SVQ Road Building and Maintenance (Construction) at SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Road Building and Maintenance (Construction) at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as general workplace health, safety and welfare, productive work practices and operating plant and equipment.
This qualification has been designed by ConstructionSkills Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) 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
Successful candidates 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.
Assessment is carried out in the workplace, which minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
- open and distance learning
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
- employees who wish to obtain short, continuing professional development courses
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow them to gather the required evidence.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- an SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF Level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the construction sector, perhaps as an operative
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority must 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 Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
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
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ Road Building and Maintenance (Construction) at SCQF level 5 consists of two mandatory units and between one and three optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.
- Qualification Structure (502 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.
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 5 Construction Civil Engineering Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
| Unit Title | SCQF 3 | SCQF 4 | SCQF 5 | SCQF 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F425 04 | F426 04 | F427 04 | F428 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F429 04 | F42A 04 | F42B 04 | F42C 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42D 04 | F42E 04 | F42F 04 | F42G 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42H 04 | F42J 04 | F42K 04 | F42L 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42M 04 | F42N 04 | F42P 04 | F42R 04 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Both these assessment strategies apply to this qualification.
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)
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
Qualification Verification Summary Reports were formerly known as Internal Assessment Reports.
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
These qualifications are now in their lapsing period and will finish on 31.08.2019
GF1R 22 SVQ 2 Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services (Construction): Highway Maintenance at SCQF Level 5
GF1V 22 SVQ 2 Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services (Construction): Roadbuilding at SCQF Level 5
Centres should note:
- The qualification will be deleted from the relevant catalogue
- The qualification’s content and delivery tools will remain on SQA’s website until 31.08.2019, at which point they will be removed and archived
- No new centres may be approved to offer the qualification
- No candidates can be entered for the qualification
- Centres should ensure candidates complete the qualification and results are submitted to SQA before 31.08.2019.
Qualification Structures
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Modern Apprenticeship
This qualification is also part of the Construction-Civil Engineering and Specialist Sector Level 2.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Construction QCF Qualifications Assessment Methodology (327 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment (35 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex A (184 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex B (26 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex C (88 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
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