National Vocational Qualification 
These qualifications were introduced in 1986, being a competence-based qualification consisting of a range of practical skills activities as well as knowledge requirements.
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Observation Assessment
This would involve a candidate carrying out a defined task, or tasks, within a workplace situation, and being observed by an assessor.
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Occupational Qualification
The Regulatory Authority in England, Ofqual, previously (2010) provided a definition of occupational qualifications as, "A qualification that introduces the skills and capabilities needed for a particular occupation or job within a sector. ...”
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Outline
A command / instruction word used within an exam situation or when trying to communicate something to another person.
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Portfolio of Work
This might be a collection of work which showcases your skills and knowledge (e.g. a professional portfolio), a demonstration of your career so far (a career portfolio), a document which clearly shows (evidences) how you have learnt and what you have achieved for the requirements of a course of study (a learning or course portfolio), or similar.
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Practical Assessment
The observation of a defined task, or tasks, by an assessor.
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Presentation and Questioning
In an assessment situation this involves a candidate delivering a prepared talk on a specific subject to an assessor.
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Professional Discussion
A two-way discussion. Within a workplace or seminar situation this might involve an expert, or similar, discussing questions or scenarios with work colleagues or attendees.
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Qualification
The achievement of an educational aim, following an extended (in contrast to maybe a day to a week for a short training course) period of study, which recognises an individual’s abilities in a defined subject area.
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Qualification Level
An indication of the difficulty of a particular qualification.
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