SVQ Animal Care SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification in Animal Care at SCQF level 5 allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
Areas covered include monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security; establishing and maintaining working relationships with others; maintaining the health and welfare of animals; cleaning and checking animal accommodation; providing food and water to animals; and handling and moving animals.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Lantra, to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards 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
On successful completion of the SVQ 2 in Animal Care at SCQF level 5 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.
The SVQ is offered in the workplace. As assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
Learners can progress to a range of qualifications including SVQ 3 Animal Care or HNC/D Animal Care or related qualifications.
The achievement of other qualifications such as National Certificate (NC) in Animal Care at SCQF level 5 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
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Learners 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 are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in, or knowledge of, the subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The SVQ 2 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC/HND in Animal Care or a related area
- an SVQ 3 in Animal Care at SCQF level 7
- degree level study at a higher education institution
Approval
Centres will have to come forward for approval and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
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
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award Code: GL1P 22
The SVQ Animal Care at SCQF level 5 consists of seven mandatory Units and five optional Units.
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.
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.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
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)