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

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 

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. 

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

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

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.