Piling Operations (Construction): Piling Operative
Piling Operations (Construction): Piling Operative at Level 5
This SVQ are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) set and published by the Sector Skills Council for the sector, Construction Skills.
The standards provide an accurate and detailed definition of what candidates must know, understand and be able to do. This SVQ will enable those working in this sector to develop the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate competence in their job role.
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Approval
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 (510 KB).
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Qualification Structure
National Occupational Standards
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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
Both these assessment strategies apply to this qualification, the document dated 14th March 2012 only applies to the plant units and the one dated 3rd May 2017 applies to all other units.
- Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy (375 KB)
- Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment
- Assessment Methodology Construction Operative and Specialist (281 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment (35 KB)
- Annex A (184 KB)
- Annex B (26 KB)
- Annex C (88 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Piling Operations (723 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
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