Sector Specific Qualifications

MySector

This interactive tool lets you browse available
SQA qualifications by qualification
level (SCQF and QCF), for a
number of key sectors.

SQA Care

SQA Care qualifications are those developed to assess competency and achievement for the Care industry.

DGDT

The Dangerous Goods Driver Training award is a required qualification for a number of jobs that involve transporting dangerous materials or driving large vehicles.

Licensing Qualifications

Our awards support implementation of the mandatory PLH qualification and staff training requirements arising from the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

MCA

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has the responsibility to issue Certificates of Competency in a number of disciplines.

Emergency First Aid at Work

The Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF level 5 is a qualification recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and meets Health and Safety regulations.

Energy

There has never been a more exciting time to be working in the Energy sector as it diversifies into renewables.

Construction

SQA offers awards developed for use within the Construction industry, covering NQ, NQGA, HN, SVQ and PDAs in Construction.

DGSA

Any company that transports dangerous goods (and certain others involved in related activities) should have appointed qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers.