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What does the UK NRP do?

1. NRP is the UK's primary information source for UK vocational qualifications. The department's vast databank of qualification information is built upon the information compiled over the years by NARIC. (Both departments were set up by the DfES to help to increase international qualification transparency.)

2. NRP specialises in the assessment of international vocational qualifications, by providing:

· The comparable UK course
· Course Synopsis - subject relevance
· Details of Grading Systems

Who benefits from NRP services?

1. UK Recruiters - companies and employment agencies alike. When there is a need to employ international candidates, the NRP team can produce custom-made project-work or benchmarking exercises. Bulk assessment services are also offered to organisations that have a regular need to assess or recognise overseas qualifications. In addition to this is the availability of InterSkills, a software database listing vocational qualifications across the globe, which companies can subscribe to on a yearly basis. Whichever service is chosen, the result is freed-up HR time and improved recruitment decision-making.

2. UK vocational qualification holders who want assistance with qualification recognition issues - in fact, anyone in the UK who needs information on vocational qualifications for whatever reason.

3. Jobseekers from outside of the UK - with a focus on international skilled workers and technicians. A qualification assessment service containing UK comparison information is available to assist the jobseeker in his or her targeting of UK employment relevant to their experience and skills.

Telephone: 01242 260 225

UK NRP, UK NARIC, ECCTIS Ltd, Oriel House, Oriel Road,
Cheltenham, Glos GL50 1XP