Frequently Asked Questions
What is
the UK NRP?
UK NRP is an independent
unit under the management of UK NARIC. UK NRP serves as a first point of contact
for national vocational qualifications and is a central information resource
for UK skilled worker, trade and technician level qualifications. UK NRP also
acts as a national agency representing the UK in a European network of reference
points for vocational qualifications in Member States.
I
hold a British qualification - what should I do if I want to work
or study in the UK or overseas?
In
general, each country has the responsibility to assess international
awards themselves. Therefore the acceptance of your qualifications
is normally dealt with by the relevant authority in the country
that you are going to. As a point of reference, you could contact
the NARIC/ NRP agency in that country for further advice if in
Europe. Otherwise, you may wish to contact the relevant embassy
or Ministry of Education for assistance.
As we are unable to compare
a British qualification against another British qualification, we offer the National
Awards Information Service, in which we provide an authoritative explanation
and outline of a specific UK qualification. The service is available to UK trained
personnel who wish to practice their occupation and students who wish to
continue their studies overseas.
It can also be used by those who need to demonstrate the value of their
qualifications to employers or recognition bodies in the UK.
What do I need to send?
To
receive a written statement from UK NRP we need to see a photocopy
of the final qualification certificate/diploma, photocopies of
the course record / transcript / mark-sheet, a copy of an official
translation
into English, and a covering letter written by yourself (giving
your full contact details). Unfortunately we are unable to return
documents, so please just send photocopies.
I
don't have my final certificate yet - what can I do?
We
can only provide assessment statements for fully completed
qualifications. However, if you are unable to get a copy of your
certificate, or it has not yet been issued, we may still be able
to proceed. If you have copies of your transcripts clearly stating
that your qualification has been completed and awarded then we may
be able to accept these instead of your certificate. Please note
that just a letter from your institution is not sufficient for our
evaluation.
Where
do I get an official translation?
Although we
have a good range of languages within our team, it is vital that
we receive an official translation of your documents. You can obtain
this through a translation agency. As we do not return documents,
please just send us a photocopy of your official translation.
UK NRP operates
a translation waiver scheme for holders of French, Bulgarian, German,
Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Russian language qualifications
for more information click
here
Please note
that we are unable to accept a translation that you have made yourself.
What
will I receive from you?
We
can provide you with a letter, which is your statement of comparability.
This advises how your qualification compares against UK qualification levels.
You may request an additional Comparability Certificate, which is an attractive document that can
be included with your letter and qualification certificates. Please note there is an additional
charge for this service.
How much does this service cost?
Letters of comparability cost £40.00 (plus VAT for people living in the UK
and EU - making the total charge £47.00). The National Awards Information Service costs £88.00 (plus VAT for people living in the UK
and EU - making the total charge £95.00)
When we have requested payment, please note that
it is up to you whether you want to
proceed with your enquiry. Therefore, we will not proceed until we receive your payment.
We can accept payments via cheque, postal
order and credit card. All payments must be made payable to
ECCTIS Ltd. Could you also include your name and address on the back of the cheque
(please note that we need the details of the individual seeking comparability -
not the person paying the cheque if this is different).
The www.uknrp.org.uk
team is more than happy to answer any queries, should you
require any further assistance.
What
can I do next?
If
after receiving comparability information from us, you are looking
for employment, we can help.
Please see - 'Seeking
Employment and Useful Information'.
I
don't understand my comparability statement
If
you are unclear about the information that you have received, then
one of our information officers will be happy to explain it to you.
What
phone number do I call for comparability information about my qualification?
The phone number to call for
individual comparability enquiries is:
0870 990 4088
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