Business Improvement Techniques (Quality Improvement)

SQA offers Business Improvement Techniques (Quality Improvement) at Levels 2 and 3.

These SVQs are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) set and published by the Sector Skills Council for the sector, Semta.

The standards provide an accurate and detailed definition of what candidates must know, understand and be able to do. These SVQs will enable those working in this sector to develop the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate competence in their job role.

Both qualifications are now in their lapsing period. The SVQ at SCQF level 5 will finish on 31/03/2019 and the SVQ at SCQF level 6 will finish on 31/03/2021. Please refer to the qualification structure section for further information.

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Qualification content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

BIT Quality Improvement Structure at Level 2 (G8XG 22) (70 KB)

This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/03/2019. 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 31/03/2019 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 31/03/2019.

BIT Quality Improvement Structure at Level 3 (G9XF 23) (30 KB)

This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/03/2021. 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 31/03/2021 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 31/03/2021.

National Occupational Standards

Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.

Leaflets

Qualifications in Business Improvement Techniques (628 KB)

Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material

Assessment strategy

Business Improvement Techniques - Assessment Strategy. (160 KB)

Assessor's guidelines

Blank Recording Forms

Assessor's Guidelines Blank recording forms (245 KB)

Level:	2 and 3
Publication:	DB5370
Edition:	September 2010
Downloads:	Business Improvement Techniques at levels 2 and 3 (696 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)