Playwork
SQA offers Playwork at Level 2, 3 and 4.
These SVQs are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) set and published by the Sector Skills Council for the sector, SkillsActive.
The standards provide an accurate and detailed definition of what candidates must know, understand and be able to do. These SVQs will enable those working in this sector to develop the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate competence in their job role.
Important information: As of 1 September 2016, all SVQs with an established SCQF level no longer include the SVQ level in their titles. Please note that our web pages and documents will gradually be updated over time as the SVQs are reviewed, so may still contain the existing titles. More information on SCQF levels can be found on our SCQF web page.
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Approval
Centres interested in offering this qualification should come forward for approval and contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Assessment Strategy.
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
- Structure – Playwork G8WE22 (64 KB)
- Structure – Playwork GD1V23 (76 KB)
- Structure – Playwork GD1T24 (73 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
Modern Apprenticeship
Thhis Award is also part of the Modern Apprenticeship in Active, Leisure, Learning and Well-Being L2 and L3
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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