SVQ Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at SCQF level 5

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as general workplace health, safety and welfare, productive work practices and erecting timber roof and wall and floor structures.
This qualification has been designed by the ConstructionSkills Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (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
Successful candidates 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)
- open and distance learning
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 them to gather the required evidence.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- SVQ in Carpentry & Joinery at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the Construction sector, eg as a Timber Frame Erector
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority must 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
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Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at SCQF level 5 consists of five mandatory units.
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.
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 (71 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 5 Construction: Building Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
Unit Title | SCQF 3 | SCQF 4 | SCQF 5 | SCQF 6 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Core Skills: Communication | F425 04 | F426 04 | F427 04 | F428 04 |
Core Skills: Numeracy | F429 04 | F42A 04 | F42B 04 | F42C 04 |
Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42D 04 | F42E 04 | F42F 04 | F42G 04 |
Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42H 04 | F42J 04 | F42K 04 | F42L 04 |
Core Skills: Working with Others | F42M 04 | F42N 04 | F42P 04 | F42R 04 |
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)
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/08/2019.
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 31/08/2019. 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 31/08/2019.
- SVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at Level 2 Structure (GG2K 22) (58 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Methodology Construction Crafts (398 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment (35 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environmen - Annex A (184 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environmen - Annex B (26 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environmen - Annex C (88 KB)
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)
CREW Candidate Evidence Recording Forms
- Wood Occupations Checklist (104 KB)
Candidate Evidence Recording Forms
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- 0345 279 1000
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- 0303 333 0330
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