SVQ 3 Agriculture Livestock at SCQF level 6
This SVQ in Agriculture develops agricultural skills, with a focus on livestock farming.
It covers areas such as planning and managing the health and welfare of livestock; implementing and monitoring site hygiene and bio-security promoting, monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security; communicating in a business environment; as well as maintaining records within the workplace.
Learners will develop the intermediate-level skills they need for employment and/or further study, allowing them to more proficient in their role within the agricultural industries.
The Agriculture Livestock SVQ 3 is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) set and published by the Sector Skills Council for the sector, Lantra
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
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 awards such as National Certificate in Agriculture or the SVQ 2 in Agriculture can contribute towards the successful completion of this award.
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- individuals working in the agriculture industry
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC/HND in Agriculture or a related area
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the agriculture sector
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should 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 Guide to Approval.
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.
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award Code: GH5C 23
The SVQ 3 Agriculture Livestock at SCQF level 6 consists of five mandatory Units and nine optional Units.
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (132 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skill mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of SQA Accreditation that every SVQ submission includes information on where possible opportunities for candidates to develop Core Skills exist across the mandatory units.
Centres should note that mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
- Core Skills Agriculture Level 3 (1.05 MB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ qualification is also part of the Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture.
| Unit Title | Code |
|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F427 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F42B 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42F 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42K 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42P 04 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Agriculture Assessment Strategy (72 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
Lantra Assessment Guidance
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award Code: GH5C 23
The SVQ 3 Agriculture Livestock at SCQF level 6 consists of five mandatory Units and nine optional Units.
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (48 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Modern Apprenticeship
This qualification is also part of the Agriculture Modern Apprenticeship Level 3
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (73 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
| Level: | 2 and 3 |
| Publication: | DB5388/3 |
| Edition: | December 2013 |
| Downloads: | Agriculture at level 2 and 3 (932 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)
Lantra Assessment Guidance
- Lantra Assessment Guidance (147 KB)
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