SVQ Floorcovering (Construction) at SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Floorcovering (Construction) 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 assessing and preparing floors and fitting floorcoverings.
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 international 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 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
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the Construction sector, such as a Floor covering fitter
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.
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ Floorcovering (Construction) at SCQF level 6 consists of nine mandatory units and two optional 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
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
Flooring Occupations Construction Structure GF1N 22
This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/10/2019.
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 31/10/2019 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 31/10/2019.
Qualification structure
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search.
Awarding partnership arrangements
This award is jointly awarded with Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council and Construction Industry Training Board-Construction Skills.
Modern Apprenticeships
This qualification is also part of the Construction-Civil Engineering and Specialist Sector Level 2 and Construction Craft Occupation at Level 3.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Methodology Construction Operative and Specialist (377 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment (35 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex A (184 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex B (26 KB)
- Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment - Annex C (88 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
| Title/Download | Level | Publication Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) (725 KB) | 2 | DB3295 | January 2012 |
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
- Floorcovering Occupations Checkilst (149 KB)
- SVQ 2 and 3 in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) at SCQF levels 5 and 6 (4.02 MB)
- Candidate Record of Evidence Form (73 KB)
- Candidate Record of Evidence Complete (255 KB)
- Sample and Checklist for Candidate Record of Evidence from Workplace (288 KB)
Internal Assessment Reports
- 2015 Internal Assessment Report (145 KB)
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