SVQ Exercise and Fitness SCQF level 6

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Exercise and Fitness at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

The mandatory units in this qualification cover relevant areas of importance within this industry such as the following:

Contribute to health and safety in active leisure environments plan and deliver exercise sessions
Reflect on and improve your work practice
Review and improve activity sessions

The optional units provide scope to specialise in areas such as the following:

planning and instructing exercise and fitness sessions for individuals and groups
planning and instructing exercise and fitness sessions for adults and children

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). Qualifications Scotland works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that 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

Learners will gain an internationally-recognised qualification that 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. This minimises any time learners need to be away from their work.

Completion of this qualification allows candidates the opportunity to progress to more advanced levels within the SCQF.

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

full-time
part-time (for example day-release)
open and distance learning

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for:

individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
employees who wish to obtain continuing professional development courses

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.

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

Progression

The SCQF level 6 award could provide progression to:

NC in Sport and Physical Activity or NPA in Exercise and Fitness Leadership
HNC or HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise
HNC or HND in Physical Activity and Health
HNC or HND in Sports Coaching and Development
employment in the following sectors: sports coaching, sports and exercise science, sport and recreation management and sport and active lifestyle promotion

Approval

Centres interested in offering this qualification must come forward for approval and should contact Qualifications Scotland’s Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet Qualifications Scotland’s general requirements for technical and/or occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the assessment strategy.

How to assess

For general information, please refer to the document Information for Assessment of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the assessment strategy.

Where can you take this course?

Current

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

Group award code GI0X 23

The SVQ Exercise and Fitness at SCQF level 6 consists of 3 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (65 KB).

National Occupational Standards

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

Core Skills signposting

Core Skills mapping is carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland 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 mapping is not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so is not accepted by Qualifications Scotland awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.

Core Skills signposting (48 KB)

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 6 Modern Apprenticeship.

Qualifications Scotland also offers the following components of this apprenticeship:

GYZV 23 SVQ Sports Coaching at SCQF level 6
GQDR 22 SVQ Leisure Operational Services at SCQF level 5

Unit title	SCQF level 3	SCQF level 4	SCQF level 5	SCQF level 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

Assessment strategy (63 KB)

Candidate Guidance and Portfolio

Information for candidates starting an SVQ (382 KB)
Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
Candidate printable blank recording forms (245 KB)
Candidate blank recording forms (Template for Word) (134 KB)

Lapsing

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

SVQ Instructing Exercise and Fitness at SCQF level 5 (GL9H 22)

This group award has been replaced.

It will enter its lapsing period on 31 January 2027.

It finishes on: 31 January 2029

The SVQ in Instructing Exercise and Fitness at SCQF level 5 consists of 2 mandatory Units and 2 optional Units.

For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.

Qualification Structure (70 KB)