What is a Vocational Qualification Certificate and How to Get It?

What is a Vocational Qualification Certificate?

A vocational qualification certificate is an official document approved by the Vocational Qualification Authority (VQA), showing that individuals possess the learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, and competence) specified in national qualifications.

Advantages of Getting a Certificate

• Qualified Workforce: Certifies the employee's compliance with professional standards.
• Legal Obligation: It is legally mandatory to obtain this certificate to work in many occupations in hazardous and highly hazardous classes.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Certification processes directly contribute to the reduction of occupational accidents by increasing occupational health and safety awareness.

How Does the Exam Process Work?

As Sönmez Certification, we conduct a two-stage exam: theoretical and performance-based (practical). While the theoretical exams measure the professional theoretical knowledge of candidates, the practical exams test whether the candidate can perform the work on-site in accordance with the standards. Candidates who succeed in both stages are entitled to receive a VQA-approved Vocational Qualification Certificate.