This page is designed to provide information to current candidates. If you require a breakdown of the process of undertaking an NVQ, please view the 'what to expect' essential page.

Checklist for NVQ Candidates:

• Do you have and know who your assessor is?
• Do you have and know who your internal verifier is?
• Have you attended a candidate induction?
• If you use eNVQ (the online portfolio database) do you understand how to use it?
• Do you understand how your work relates to your NVQ?
• Do you understand the types of evidence you can collect?
• Do you understand how to reference your portfolio?
• Have you drawn up a unit assessment plan with your assessor? Do you regularly review and implement this plan?
• Do you regularly assess your progress through your NVQ?
• Have you registered as a student member of RICS?

If you have answered no to any of the above questions, the RICS NVQ Centre is here to support you. 

A detailsed set of frequently asked questions are available to dowload from to the side of this page.

Support available form the NVQ Centre:

• Professional NVQ Centre staff available during office hours for consultation by e-mail (nvq@rics.org) or telephone +44 (0) 2476 868 310. If you have any concerns regarding your NVQ please contact us
• Candidate inductions and eNVQ training is available throughout the year
• Best practice guides are available to guide you through different areas of your NVQ
• Monthly surgeries are available in Coventry where you can discuss your work with an occupationally competent NVQ specialist
• Student membership is available to all NVQ Candidates through the following link: www.rics.org/studentmembership

Electronic copies of forms required for your NVQ and best practice guides are now available. If you require a copy of the forms or any aditional information, please e-mail nvq@rics.org.