QUALIFICATION


Meaning of QUALIFICATION in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

academic qualifications

He had the right experience and academic qualifications for the job.

entry qualifications

What are the entry qualifications for the course?

professional qualifications

Many of the courses lead directly to professional qualifications.

Scottish Qualifications Certificate, the

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADJECTIVE

academic

No formal or academic qualifications were required for this, and she did get some training.

She had no academic qualifications of any kind, but most exceptionally the faculty had admitted her for doctoral study.

Does the health authority have any provision to assist young people to acquire the necessary academic qualifications for entry to nurse training?

Despite his lineage and academic qualifications , Denholm was modest and retiring to a fault.

Importantly, dropping out of college has not deprived him of academic qualifications .

Technical workers with an academic qualification are tending to replace the engineers of former years.

Only 12 members had any academic qualifications , and the highest achievers were those from mainstream schools.

The courses will be college based, they will be vocationally relevant but they will also offer academic qualifications .

basic

As far as their training and qualifications were concerned, one-third had no qualifications at all and less than half had obtained basic school qualifications.

They do not even need a basic social work qualification .

The basic qualification is a big lift system and altitude.

Unfortunately, many directors do not have even a basic social work qualification but are more influenced by business management.

educational

Most of the dentists do not have any educational qualifications .

If you have just started working then it would be better to put your educational qualifications at the beginning.

Mary was forty-six and had left school without any educational qualifications .

Similarly, we might consider whether educational qualifications or length of service are not also components of pay scales in Western companies.

Other agreements were concluded concerning border crossings, agricultural, scientific and cultural co-operation, recognition of educational qualifications and road transport.

It also asks about their work, their educational qualifications , and whether they have moved house in recent years.

The authors define five recruitment strategies which can be summarized as follows: 1 educational qualifications perform a determinative function.

The South East is the leading region in terms of the educational qualifications of its work force and the level of school attainment.

equivalent

Direct entry to masters' courses is normally limited to those with good honours degrees or equivalent qualifications .

Some 22 percent of councillors had a degree or equivalent qualification compared to only 5 percent of the general population.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification in chemistry and relevant post-graduate experience or training in analytical chemistry.

formal

No formal or academic qualifications were required for this, and she did get some training.

They are at a relative disadvantage because individuals without any formal qualifications are more likely to experience unemployment.

Twenty-five percent have degrees; while only 6% have no formal educational qualifications whatsoever.

Rather they were with practical home skills and formal qualifications .

Some resent the emphasis increasingly being laid upon formal qualifications in the authorities' recruitment policies.

What impact will the increasing acquisition of formal qualifications by women have on existing, and future, structures?

Lack of formal paper qualifications to obtain good jobs is no deterrent at this stage.

Students' Union Each student registered on a course leading to a formal qualification is automatically eligible for Students' Union membership.

further

Some professions require you to seek further qualifications which entail another period of full-time study.

Doing research for a further qualification .

It may also be achieved through distance learning, where the course is assessed and/or leads to a further qualification .

It is designed to provide a further qualification for those who have achieved the National Certificate in Craft Baking.

Some graduates go on to take further qualifications , for example in housing or social work, or into postgraduate research.

These Professional Development Awards have been developed to offer further qualifications to those who have achieved relevant national awards in engineering practice.

general

Mr Blunkett has approved two general national vocational qualification science courses for 14-year-olds from September.

high

Initially mutual recognition has been targeted at the professions and holders of higher level qualifications .

He therefore had high qualifications to be a regular opener except, perhaps, in the matter of scoring runs.

You will have the chance to qualify for the highest civilian cookery qualifications available in Great Britain.

Great weight is still given to both of these factors but since the mid-1970s even higher qualifications have not guaranteed continued employment.

There was no significant difference in severity of disease between the groups who had obtained and had not obtained higher qualifications .

Instead, Berg shows how higher qualifications are needed today often only to make people eligible for jobs.

The 1993 Labour Force Survey showed that 61 per cent of black women aged 16 to 59 had higher and other qualifications .

Access to higher education qualifications for people from Black/Ethnic minority backgrounds. 8.

important

The purpose was to discover precisely how important qualifications were in determining their occupational chances.

One important qualification is life experience and sensitivity to the ideas of justice in different communities.

There is an important qualification to the application of the Act.

In all cases the interview was the most important device with qualifications coming second for non-manuals.

But environmental groups offer some important qualifications .

However, there are two important qualifications to this argument.

But non-silly respectability is an important qualification for power.

This is important because qualifications of any sort enhance subsequent employment independent of disease severity.

level

Initially mutual recognition has been targeted at the professions and holders of higher level qualifications .

Initially a three level sequence of qualifications was envisaged viz junior, middle and strategic managers.

Registered health visitors must have a first level qualification in order to undertake postbasic health visitor training.

She has also produced an assessment guide for level 4 qualifications which will be available in 1993.

Those who did not obtain O level or A level qualifications had more severe disease.

medical

From there she had entered University College Hospital, emerging seven years later with her medical qualifications .

Thus a person with medical qualifications has the office of doctor, wherever he or she is.

national

Will my hon. Friend explain how national vocational qualifications help vocational training?

The National qualifications are a vocational equivalent to academic A levels, the Higher National to ordinary degrees.

They appreciate the fact that their students can access national qualifications and enjoy the kudos this brings.

The need for national qualifications for those carrying out the main functions in the assessment process has become increasingly pressing.

Mr Blunkett has approved two general national vocational qualification science courses for 14-year-olds from September.

necessary

There are two necessary qualifications here.

One can begin on fairly firm ground by asking how many officials had the necessary qualifications and experience for their work.

Does the health authority have any provision to assist young people to acquire the necessary academic qualifications for entry to nurse training?

She was not allowed into the pre-university college even though she had the necessary qualifications .

The necessary qualifications in the case of each of the three sorts of non-causal connection are many.

On the other hand clearing membership is a necessary qualification for certain trading rights on the markets.

new

In response to these needs two new qualifications are being offered.

These can be spelled out pretty easily on a resume, but the new qualifications can not.

The first cycle could take the form of a degree or a new qualification , a two-year Diploma in Higher Education.

They want to know whether the new umbrella qualification could be in use as early as 2001.

Funding issues For many centres, securing funding for the new qualifications is a pressing need.

The new qualification will augment existing provision in the area of craft baking and baking technology.

We had initial difficulties in integrating aspects of course delivery and assessment, largely due to the timing of the new qualification .

There is also some cause for optimism in the record number of new product qualifications achieved by the supported catalyst business.

only

Most hunts are made up of a complete cross-section of society, the only qualification being an ability to ride.

The only possible qualification is a case in which the choice may lead to the death of a viable foetus.

The only qualification is being able to afford a Ferrari and its running costs.

David Roberts's reputation as an architectural painter seems to have been his only qualification to be a member of the panel.

The only remaining qualification for office and for voting was twelve months residence in the area covered by the Union.

other

Those who can also show some engineering or other relevant qualifications are, of course, more likely to land a job.

The other qualification relates to initial efforts at industrial diversification.

Moreover, there are other qualifications of A's right to retake goods.

Candidates wishing to present other types of qualifications are requested to write to the Faculty Office outlining their plans.

Do I have any other qualifications which might be an advantage?

We hope to be able to extend this approach to other modules and other qualifications .

For some of the awards, changes have been made to allow progression to other qualifications .

Exceptionally, candidates with other qualifications will be considered for admission to the course.

professional

Some are closely related to a specific professional qualification , while in others a vocational orientation is much less obvious.

Thus the Chief Housing Officer will have expertise, experience and relevant professional qualifications .

This trend has been accompanied by improved professional training and a significant rise in the numbers holding professional qualifications .

On the job training can lead to City &038; Guilds qualifications , as well as to more advanced courses and professional qualifications.

Each year some graduates take this opportunity while others study for a professional qualification .

Obtaining any professional qualification requires not only vocation and commitment, but also great investment in both personal and financial terms.

We will set up a statutory General Teaching Council to improve professional qualifications and set standards for teacher training and retraining.

It will be difficult for a wife or husband to find employment in Britain, even with professional qualifications .

recognised

A nationally recognised qualification should be awarded on successful completion of a validated course.

All applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification .

They complete a three-year programme that leads to a nationally recognised qualification .

Try to get a nanny with recognised qualifications , and check they are not forged.

Applicants, providing that they are eligible to enrol on the programmes, may gain credits in respect of recognised qualifications and/or prior learning.

technical

Volunteers with technical qualifications were accepted for the Engineers, Ordnance and the Service Corps.

Because MI6 possessed no one with any technical qualifications to analyse the Oslo Report it was rejected as worthless and ignored.

There are also candidate registers that are occasionally useful for finding people with specific technical or scientific qualifications .

vocational

The Vocational Access Certificate has been designed as a preliminary vocational qualification for those with special training needs.

Working with other organisations to develop appropriate vocational qualifications based on the standards.

Will my hon. Friend explain how national vocational qualifications help vocational training?

Additionally, if a young trainee achieves a vocational qualification additional funding can be received for the benefit of future trainees.

Steps towards free movement of labour have been taken by use of mutual recognition of many vocational qualifications .

National vocational qualifications are a critical element in motivating youngsters and ensuring that their achievements are recognised rapidly.

Three hundred vocational qualifications are now accredited.

Alongside the centres, staff will be encouraged to take nationally recognised vocational qualifications .

■ NOUN

concern

In consequence, the message contained within a going concern qualification may merely confuse users of financial statements.

Opinions differ about whether the going concern qualification does have incremental information content.

Should it launch an investigation into every going concern qualification ?

Should companies with a going concern qualification be required to display the fact prominently on their premises and letter headings?

entry

Nor could breakdowns of these awards in terms of age bands and entry qualifications be supplied.

The latter includes both young and mature students with normal entry qualifications .

For further information about entry qualifications , you should contact the institutions of your choice direct.

The period of study depends upon entry qualifications but for the MPhil a minimum of 12 months full-time study is required.

Those with non A-level entry qualifications obtained by part-time study obtained the highest degree results on average.

Consequently they argue that if entry qualifications are ignored the universities produce a significantly higher proportion of good honours graduates.

Minimum entry qualification is an Honours degree in Chemistry or its approved equivalent.

paper

Later generations of women have been catching up with their male contemporaries as far as the acquisition of paper qualifications is concerned.

She had no paper qualifications , no special skills and only a vague notion that she wanted to work with children.

After acquiring the relevant paper qualifications in 1979 I got my first sales and marketing job in 1980.

Lack of formal paper qualifications to obtain good jobs is no deterrent at this stage.

As an employer, I find that paper qualifications are no guide to ability.

These paper qualifications help them get jobs and make careers out of our needs.

This new pressure, in fact, comes from the very success of more children gaining paper qualifications .

This change puts at greater risk those working-class boys and girls who fail to acquire any such paper qualifications .

teaching

Teachers do not need a specialist social work teaching qualification .

Both staff had first degrees plus teaching qualifications .

Applicants should normally hold a teaching qualification .

Only one tutor's qualifications were listed: first degree plus Masters plus a teaching qualification.

All applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification .

They generally have a psychology degree, a teaching qualification , some teaching experience and further specialist training.

Similar conditions would apply to people with teaching qualifications from abroad that had not previously been recognised.

■ VERB

acquire

Does the health authority have any provision to assist young people to acquire the necessary academic qualifications for entry to nurse training?

After acquiring the relevant paper qualifications in 1979 I got my first sales and marketing job in 1980.

The implementation of the legislation was delayed to enable some of them to acquire qualifications .

This change puts at greater risk those working-class boys and girls who fail to acquire any such paper qualifications .

gain

She began her career as a child care officer in Dorset after gaining her social work qualification at Liverpool University.

In 1989-90, 16,000 people entered the Programme, and 10,700 gained a qualification .

Women are much more likely to gain arts qualifications , while men are more likely to gain scientific ones.

People are given the chance to gain a vocational qualification in areas as diverse as catering, working with horses and machinery.

Students can count on company help to gain qualifications Tidy the desk, flick off the lights, and leave the building.

Ponyboy hopes he will finish school and go on to university, so that he can gain qualifications and lead a better life.

Students will have to produce a portfolio of work and successfully complete a written exam to gain a unit qualification .

Seizing the opportunity to gain better qualifications actually puts you in charge and gives you a self-confidence charge.

hold

This trend has been accompanied by improved professional training and a significant rise in the numbers holding professional qualifications .

Applicants should normally hold a teaching qualification .

All applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification .

There is no requirement that a person holds a qualification from the Institute in order to be employed as a legal executive.

It is estimated that over half the legal executives working in solicitors' practices hold no formal qualification in law at all.

You should hold a relevant professional qualification and have in depth laboratory experience with the ability to work in a small team.

Candidates must hold a professional qualification in social work.

Applications from persons who hold qualifications not included in this list will be considered on their merit.

lack

Many also feel inadequate because they believe they lack the right qualifications .

The authors conclude that universities can have confidence in admitting carefully selected mature students even if they lack formal entry qualifications .

lead

Other boards are making their own arrangements but in each case the courses will lead to a recordable qualification .

She had 91 days off work in 1990 which led to her qualification as a nurse being delayed.

Students' Union Each student registered on a course leading to a formal qualification is automatically eligible for Students' Union membership.

In today's consumer-\#led education a qualification also needs customer-appeal if it is to be viable.

need

This apparent neglect of the cities in the late 1970s by central-government agencies needs some qualification .

Others indicated that they did not need any more qualifications for progress at work.

Anyone can form a trade association - you don't need any special qualifications or approval.

You don't need any previous qualifications , because the Open University really is open to all.

In order to do this, the providers themselves may need updated qualifications in language.

I know I've got to go back, I know I need qualifications .

To avoid misunderstanding, even disappointment, it needs some careful qualification .

obtain

As far as their training and qualifications were concerned, one-third had no qualifications at all and less than half had obtained basic school qualifications.

There are now a number of routes to obtaining a qualification in the field.

There was no significant difference in severity of disease between the groups who had obtained and had not obtained higher qualifications .

The hon. Gentleman then implied that it was difficult for people to obtain certificates because of the cost of obtaining the qualifications .

offer

Applicants offering qualifications other than those acceptable for an honours degree will be considered for entry to the ordinary degree.

The courses will be college based, they will be vocationally relevant but they will also offer academic qualifications .

But environmental groups offer some important qualifications .

Applicants offering qualifications other than those acceptable for the honours degree will be considered for entry to the ordinary degree.

The Chartered Institute of Transport offers a qualification which is increasingly popular for O licence purposes.

These Professional Development Awards have been developed to offer further qualifications to those who have achieved relevant national awards in engineering practice.

provide

It is designed to provide a further qualification for those who have achieved the National Certificate in Craft Baking.

The new national awards provide two types of qualification .

require

It will require qualification in new circumstances.

The notion that humanity was dethroned from a central place in creation requires careful qualification .

Via retraining for a new specialty requiring your original qualification for entry.

The Reporting Standard gives details of the audit certificate, including situations requiring qualifications .

Restoration is a field requiring exceptional skills and qualifications .

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

formal education/training/qualifications

But today students need more formal education to learn the academic skills that increasingly are required on the job.

Entry-level budget analysts may receive some formal training when they begin their jobs.

Mekki had little formal education, a bullying manner and a longshoreman's fondness for obscenity.

Not only did the managers gain skills and knowledge from formal training, but they also augmented their networks of relationships.

The ritualistic quality of the formal training programs was not lost on the neW managers.

Then, of course, the whole process of formal education is a crucial socialising agency.

We believe that formal training in the use of the laryngeal mask would be beneficial to any physician dealing with such cases.

Yet there is undoubtedly a very positive value placed on formal education by black families.

paper qualifications

After acquiring the relevant paper qualifications in 1979 I got my first sales and marketing job in 1980.

As an employer, I find that paper qualifications are no guide to ability.

Lack of formal paper qualifications to obtain good jobs is no deterrent at this stage.

Later generations of women have been catching up with their male contemporaries as far as the acquisition of paper qualifications is concerned.

She had no paper qualifications, no special skills and only a vague notion that she wanted to work with children.

These paper qualifications help them get jobs and make careers out of our needs.

This change puts at greater risk those working-class boys and girls who fail to acquire any such paper qualifications.

This new pressure, in fact, comes from the very success of more children gaining paper qualifications.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Bryant always says what he means, without qualification or evasion.

List your qualifications in the space below.

She left school at 16, with no academic qualifications.

The two-year course leads to a teaching qualification .

Zabriskie is a political newcomer with impressive qualifications.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

A nationally recognised qualification should be awarded on successful completion of a validated course.

Both staff had first degrees plus teaching qualifications.

In true Celtic fashion, physical strength and absence of blemish would be the qualification of a king.

One important qualification is life experience and sensitivity to the ideas of justice in different communities.

Simply having served in the conservatives' version of Camelot is seen as qualification enough to serve again today.

The authors conclude that universities can have confidence in admitting carefully selected mature students even if they lack formal entry qualifications.

There may, for instance, be a requirement to join together lecturers of a similar qualification or age group.

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