Food and Drink Operations

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF level 6 provides learners with the knowledge and skills that they will need for employment in the food and drink manufacturing sector.

This SVQ is suitable for people in job roles such as shop floor team leaders, stores team leaders, distribution staff, import/export staff, and transport and distribution staff.

Developed by Improve Ltd (changed to NSAFD (National Skills Food and Drink Academy)), the sector skills council for the food and drink manufacturing sector, the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations qualification is awarded in partnership with SQA and NSAFD, SQA and SFMTA (Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association) or SQA and Scottish Bakers. It is available through employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

The SVQ Food and Drink Operations at SCQF level 6 is a new course for the growing food and drink operations sector.

The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:

part-time (eg day-release)
open and distance learning
infill into existing classes
evening provision

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for those who are working in the food and drink industry as shop floor team leaders, stores team leaders, distribution staff, import/export staff, or transport and distribution staff.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of subject would be an advantage.

This SVQ must be assessed in the workplace, so is only suitable for those who are employed in the food industry.

Progression

The level 6 award could provide progression to:

degree level study at a higher education institution

Approval

Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have 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 Guide to Approval (100 KB).

How to assess

Assessment of this award will be through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks. Some assessments will be carried out under supervised open-book conditions, others under supervised closed-book conditions.

The assessment strategy does not allow workplace simulation.

The assessment strategy does not allow for workplace simulation. The assessment requirements are detailed in Improve’s Assessment Strategy 2013 (356 KB) and SQA’s Assessment Guidance (741 KB) for this award.

Where can you take this course?

Qualification content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

GG51 23 (SQA and NSAFD) (120 KB)
GG63 23 (Scottish Bakers and SQA) (120 KB)

National Occupational Standards

Centres/candidates undertaking these Courses should also refer to the full National Occupational Standards for information relating to the overview and scope.

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

Core Skills signposting

Core Skills Signposting (281 KB)

Awarding partnership arrangements

GG51 23 SVQ 3 in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF level 6 is jointly awarded with NSAFD.

GG63 23 SVQ 3 in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF level 6 is jointly awarded with Scottish Bakers.

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 2 Food and Drink Operations Modern Apprenticeship.

SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:

F427 04    Core Skills: Communication SCQF level 5
F42P 04    Core Skills: Working with Others SCQF level 5
F42K 04    Core Skills: Problem Solving SCQF level 5
F42F 04    Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology SCQF level 5
F42B 04    Core Skills: Numeracy SCQF level 5

For further information on the Level 3 Food and Drink Operations Modern Apprenticeship please visit: http://improveltd.co.uk/scotland/frameworks-scotland