Print National Vocational Qualifications are the modern way to provide practical, vocational training focused on meeting business needs. They build up the skills actually needed in the workplace today and provide a recognised qualification.

The central feature of a Print NVQ is the National Occupational Standards (NOS) on which they are based. NOS are statements of performance standards which describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation, including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding which underpins competent performance.

The Print NVQ standards are developed by Standard Setting Bodies specific for the print industry.