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

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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.

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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.

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.

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Awarding partnership arrangements

This SVQ is awarded jointly with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).