New N/SVQs in Port Operations (level 2) and Supervision of Port Operations (level 3) are available. There are a number of pathways within each qualification, as shown in the table below.
In England and Wales the qualification gained is an NVQ in Port Operations (at level 2) or Supervision of Port Operations (at level 3), irrespective of the pathway followed. For Scotland, the qualifications have the same content as the NVQs, but each pathway is an individual qualification. Click on one of the pathways below to see a full list of the units available in each pathway:
| Level 2 Port Operations | Level 3 Supervision of Port Operations |
|---|---|
| Stevedoring | Stevedoring Supervision |
| Marine Operations | Marine Supervision |
| Passenger Operations | Passenger Supervision |
| General Port Operations | General Supervision |
| Team Leading |
Information on the qualification pathways is detailed in the document NVQ Port Operations and Supervision of Port Operations Qualification Pathways which can also be downloaded from the publications section of the website.
Details of training providers and colleges who currently offer these N/SVQs can be found by clicking your region on the regional map. Please be aware some training providers work outside their local region as well.
If you are an employer, training provider or college interested in becoming an assessment centre for the NVQs, please contact the awarding body Emta Awards Ltd (EAL) for further details. If you are interested in becoming an assessment centre for the SVQs, please contact the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
The following PDFs have been created to give employers and individuals an idea of what is involved in the N/SVQ, and what the benefits are for them:
| Employer NVQ level 2 leaflet |
| Employer NVQ level 3 leaflet |
| Employer SVQ level 2 leaflet |
| Employer SVQ level 3 leaflet |
Please note: The new N/SVQs in Port Operations and Supervision of Port Operations replace the previous N/SVQs in Stevedoring, Marine Operations and Passenger Operations, which have now expired. Anyone registered on these N/SVQs have until September 2008 to complete their qualifications. If you require further information about the expired N/SVQs, please contact the PSS office.