SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer at SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Service Layer at SCQF level 5 covers the skills required by network construction engineers who work on the water distribution network.
Mandatory units in the qualification include: maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction; work in an efficient and effective way in the utilities sector; joint materials by mechanical means on water networks; and determine and manage equipment for safe working on sites.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This SVQ is based on the NOS set and published by the sector skills council for the sector Energy & Utility Skills.
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Upon successful completion, 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.
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)
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is intended for employees in the water industry.
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
The majority of candidates’ evidence for this SVQ must be generated from real work activities. This means that any candidate taking the SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Service Layer at SCQF level 5 must be working in the water industry and carrying out network construction activities on a regular basis.
Progression
The SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Service Layer at SCQF level 5 could provide the opportunity to progress to other water-related SVQs at SCQF levels 5 and 6. Successful completion of the qualification could also open up more employment opportunities and career prospects in the sector.
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority are required 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 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 in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Service Layer at SCQF level 5 consists of 9 mandatory units. Candidates following the Service Layer (Distribution) route must complete an additional mandatory unit.
The qualification also includes a number of additional units. Candidates may complete any of the additional units; however, they do not contribute to the achievement of the full SVQ.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
GP9P 22 SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer (70 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 signposting (72 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
This SVQ is jointly awarded with the Certification and Assessment Board for the Water Industry (CABWI).
Modern Apprenticeship
This SVQ is included in the Level 2 Water Industries Modern Apprenticeship.
| Unit Title | SCQF 4 |
| Core Skills: Communication | F426 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F42A 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42E 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42J 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42N 04 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Assessment strategy (301 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
DB6311 (2.65 MB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
This group award has been replaced.
Group Award Code: GL8M 22
It will enter its lapsing period on: 30/11/2019
It finishes on:30/11/2021
The SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer at SCQF level 5 consists of 9 mandatory units. Candidates following the Service Layer (Distribution) route must complete an additional mandatory unit.
Group Award Code: GL8M 22
The qualification structure also includes additional units. Candidates may complete any of the additional units; however, they do not contribute to the achievement of the full SVQ.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
Qualification structure (69 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our 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 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 signposting (43 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
The SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer at SCQF level 5 is jointly awarded with CABWI (the Certification and Assessment Board for the Water Industry).
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- EU Skills Assessment Strategy (660 KB)
- EU Skills Appendix G (620 KB)
- EU Skills Assessment Strategy for Vocational Qualifications (123 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
DB6256 (3.34 MB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover(118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
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