SVQ in Playwork at SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Playwork at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with children, young people, and others in the playwork setting.
- Create playwork settings that support freely chosen self-directed play.
- Contribute to the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in the playwork setting.
- Evaluate to improve your own practice and the work of your playwork team.
- Identify safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in the playwork setting.
This qualification has been designed in partnership/jointly awarded with SkillsActive the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning, and Wellbeing to ensure its relevancy to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that NOS are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Upon successful completion, learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.
As assessment is carried out in the workplace, this minimises the time that learners would be required to be away from their work.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including SVQ in Playwork level 7 or SVQ in Playwork level 9.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
- open and distance learning
The achievement of other qualifications such as Modern Apprenticeships can contribute towards the successful completion of this award.
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- learners who may have just left school
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- employees who wish to obtain short continuing professional development courses
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC in Childhood Practice
- an SVQ in Playwork at SCQF level 7
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority require to come forward for approval and should contact SQAs Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQAs general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Guidance on how to assess SVQs. For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the Assessment strategy.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Playwork at SCQF level 6 consists of 5 mandatory units and 2 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (80 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Active Leisure, Learning, and Wellbeing.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Assessment strategy (130 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Guidance on Assessment of SVQs (523 KB)
- SVQ Assessor blank recording forms (515 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
- Structure Playwork G8WE22 (64 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Modern Apprenticeship
This award is also part of the Level 2 and Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Active Leisure, Learning, and Wellbeing.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Assessor's guidelines
| Level: | 2 |
| Publication: | DB4566 |
| Edition: | August 2008 |
| Downloads: | Playwork at level 2 (153 KB) |
| Level: | 3 |
| Publication: | DB6004.2 |
| Edition: | May 2012 |
| Downloads: | Playwork at level 3 (153 KB) |
| Level: | 4 |
| Publication: | DB6006.2 |
| Edition: | May 2012 |
| Downloads: | Playwork at level 4 (153 KB) |
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
Candidate Disclaimer for SVQ Portfolio
G8WE 22 - SVQ 2 Playwork
- G8WE 22 Candidate Portfolio (464 KB)
GD1V 23 - SVQ 3 Playwork
- GD1V 23 Candidate Portfolio (664 KB)
GD1T 24 - SVQ 4 Playwork
- GD1T 24 Candidate Portfolio (664 KB)
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
Qualification Verification Summary Reports were formerly known as Internal Assessment Reports.
- 2017 Playwork Report (167 KB)
- 2017 Playwork and Childcare Report (166 KB)
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