NVQ Level 2 - Controlling Car Parking

Qualification summary

The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas aims to allow individuals working in parking control to prove their competence in their day to day work. The NVQ will provide transferable skills and knowledge progression, including those specific to the many opportunities that exist within parking control, as well as generic skills and knowledge which relate to a wider range of training and employment opportunities.

Repton Training Limited offers this qualification to anyone that is involved with controlling car parking areas. The course is funded through the Learning Skills Council (LSC).

The candidate will achieve this NVQ by completing four mandatory units and three optional units.

Mandatory Units:

• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Carry out start and end of working shift procedures
• Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
• Deal with information relating to parking control

There are no formal entry requirements but candidates must be working in the appropriate job role.

Where would assessments take place?

It would be carried out in the workplace and fits in with everyday work demands and responsibilities.

How long will it take?

As little or as long as required. As a guide, a standard NVQ Level 2 qualification will take between 3-8 months. However, this time can be less or more, depending on the individual.

How is the NVQ achieved?

NVQs are obtained through building a portfolio of evidence. Evidence can comprise of emails, delivery paperwork, photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, guided discussions, statements from line managers etc and observations by the Assessor.

Who will carry out the Assessments?

The Assessor assigned will be Sector Competent. That is to say, they have extensive, proven experience in actually doing the jobs they are assessing and have not obtained their knowledge solely from a text book. The Assessor is there to assist, advise and guide the learner through all aspects of the NVQ process. The Assessor reviews the evidence presented, measures the evidence against the standards, and provides regular feedback.

We have a team of 35 assessors based around the UK to assess candidates correctly and to give them advice and guidance every step of the way.

Qualification Accreditation Number 100/4249/0 provides pathways to the following endorsed qualifications:

• Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas (Display Parking Control)
• Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas (Barrier and Pay Station Control)
• Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas (Vehicle Clamping)
• Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas (Vehicle Removal)