Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ 3) in Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise. This qualification covers areas such as preparing estimates, bids and senders, establishing and maintaining the dimensional control of construction works, preparing for and carrying out physical testing in construction as well as assessing, planning and monitoring project methods and progress in Construction.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with CITB Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that the 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
The SVQ 3 in Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at SCQF level 6 is a re-accredited qualification.
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.
As assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
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.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
Progression
Level 3 award could provide progression to employment in the construction sector, perhaps in a technical, supervisory or management role.
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
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award Code: GL2A 23
The SVQ 3 Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at SCQF level 6 consists of six mandatory units and one optional unit.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
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.
Awarding partnership arrangements
This SVQ is awarded jointly with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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)
- 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
SVQ 3 Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating
Group Award Code: GC2A 23
This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/03/2020. 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 31/03/2020 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 31/03/2020
- SVQ Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at Levels 3 (72 KB)
- SVQ Construction Contracting Operations: Estimating at Levels 4 (68 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Awarding partnership arrangements
This SVQ is awarded jointly with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Modern Apprenticeship
- GC2A 23 is also part of the Construction Technical Occupation L3.
- GC4L 24 is also part of the Construction Technical Occupation L4.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Methodology Construction Technician (348 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
| Level: | 3 and 4 |
| Publication: | DB3310/3 |
| Edition: | August 2011 |
| Downloads: | Construction Contracting Operations levels 3 and 4 (729 KB) |
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
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