Britain's National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are work qualifications that measure what an employee or potential employee can do as well as how much he or she knows and understands about a particular job. Used as written proof of usable workplace skills that can be put to profitable use by an employer, NVQs range from basic Level 1, for everyday routine tasks, up to Level 5 professional skills, providing a way to develop skills and build a career ladder that benefits both employer and employee. This packet contains NVQ competency lists for child care and education, levels 2 and 3. Skills covered include the following: working with babies, working in a community-run preschool group, work in other preschool groups, work in support of others, family day care, group care and education, and preschool provision.. (KC)