SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) SCQF level 6
These group awards have been replaced.
- The SVQs lapsed: 30/09/2020 (GP9V 23) and 30/11/2019 (GL8G 23)
- The SVQs finish on: 30/09/2024 (GP9V 23) and 30/11/2023 (GL8G 23)
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 covers the skills required by network construction engineers who work on the water distribution network.
The emphasis of the SVQ is on the supervisory and higher-level technical skills that candidates will use while working in water network construction. Mandatory units include: conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace; plan utility network construction operations; locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction; and monitor safety for site staff, the public and vehicles.
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 undertaking the SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 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) at SCQF level 6 could provide the opportunity to progress to other water-related SVQs at SCQF level 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 require 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) at SCQF level 6 consists of 8 mandatory units and 4 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
GP9V 23 - SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) (73 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 Skills signposting (75 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 3 Water Industries Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offer the following Core Skills components and other mandatory and optional qualifications included in the Apprenticeship framework:
| Unit Title | SCQF 5 |
|---|---|
| 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
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: GL8G 23
It will enter its lapsing period on: 30/11/2019
It finishes on: 30/11/2023
The SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 consists of nine mandatory units and five optional units.
Group Award Code: GL8G 23
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
Qualification structure (80 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 (54 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
The SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 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
SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 GL8G 23
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)