Sector specific qualifications

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

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.

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

Street Works
SQA offers a complete suite of Street Works qualifications for operatives and supervisors working on the roads/highways.

British Sign Language
SQA’s British Sign Language qualifications give people the ability to be part of a multilingual world and to communicate with deaf people.

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

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

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

Fix and Secure Memorial Masonry
This Award covers measuring, marking out, drilling, fitting, finishing, positioning, securing, sealing and cleaning memorial stones on ground foundations.

NHS Qualifications
Information about SQA qualifications for people working in the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland.
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