Welcome to the SQA Construction page. To access information related to the following qualifications, please follow the appropriate link:
This section covers National Qualifications (NQs) in Construction.
This section covers National Qualification Group Awards (NQGAs) in Construction, and contains information about National Certificates (NCs) and National Progression Awards (NPAs).
This section covers Professional Development Awards (PDAs) in Construction.
This section covers Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Diplomas (HNDs) in Construction.
Construction SVQ Assessment Strategy (167 KB)
This assessment strategy applies to all Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Construction
For Assessment Methodology, Assessor Guidelines, Candidate Portfolios and further information on each of the Construction SVQ areas, please use the following links:
ConstructionSkills’ Standards and Qualifications Validation Group have approved a twelve month extension to the flexibilities agreed last year.
This section covers Construction qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
To contact us, please e-mail: construction@sqa.org.uk
If you have any comments or feedback about SQA qualifciations in Construction, please download and return our Comments and Feedback Form (45 KB).

ConstructionSkills - The Sector Skills Council (SSC) who set national standards for vocational construction occupations.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme who issue cards as proof of competence.