SVQ Offshore Deck Operations

This group award has been replaced.

It entered its lapsing period on: 31/01/2021

It finishes on: 31/01/2023

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 2 in Offshore Deck Operations at SCQF level 6 has been developed by OPITO and SQA and is intended for people working in the oil and gas industry looking to develop their skills in the moving of loads, helicopter handling operations and general deck operations.

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Why deliver this qualification

The SVQ in Offshore Deck Operations is a work-based qualification, assessed in the workplace or in conditions of the workplace. These may range from offshore platforms and installations, to the premises of training providers with facilities that replicate realistic working environments.

This SVQ incorporates the national occupational standards and qualification structure identified by OPITO and is accredited by the SQA as a Scottish Vocational Qualification. This qualification is awarded, and certificate issued, by the Scottish Qualifications Authority & OPITO.

Who does this qualification suit

The SVQ in Offshore Deck Operations is designed for people working in the oil and gas industry as deck crew or heli-deck crew on offshore platforms and installations and who can benefit from well structured opportunities to improve their skills and career prospects.

The qualification is related to candidates' work, providing wide recognition of the candidate's abilities and achievements, which may lead to enhanced job satisfaction.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. As this is mainly a work-based qualification, candidates should be in job roles which would enable them to provide the required evidence.

Progression

Candidates could progress to higher level SVQs in related oil and gas areas, such as Offshore Drilling Operations at level 3.

An SVQ in Offshore Deck Operations could also open up more employment opportunities and career prospects.

Approval

Centres with devolved authority are eligible to seek approval through their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact the Business Development Team for guidance in completing the combined CA1/SA1 form.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements as outlined in the guide to approval.

How to assess

This SVQ is designed to be assessed in the workplace, or in the conditions of the workplace.

Evidence may be gathered by observation, product evaluation, questioning, personal statements, witness testimony, simulation, previous experience or learning, case studies or assignments.