SVQ Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) SCQF level 5
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.
This SVQ covers areas such as food safety standards in manufacture, working safely, and producing and finishing bakery products using machinery.
Developed by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink (NSAFD), the sector skills council (SSC) for the food and drink manufacturing sector, the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5 qualification is awarded by SQA in partnership with NSAFD, or SQA in partnership with Scottish Bakers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Upon successful completion, learners 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 that learners would need to be away from their work.
Candidates can progress to a range of vocational qualifications and to higher education.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (such as day-release)
- open and distance learning
The achievement of other qualifications within the food and drink suite may contribute towards the successful completion of this award.
Who does this qualification suit
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
- employees who wish to obtain short, 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/knowledge of the subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the food and drink sector
Approval
Centres without devolved authority require 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 Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
For general information on how to assess this qualification, 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?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5 – GP23 22
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5 – GP41 22
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 30 June 2025
It finishes on: 30 June 2027
Group award code: GW06 22, GW0E 22
The SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5 consists of 8 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
GW0E22 (65 KB)
GW0622 (64 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 SQA 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 SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
Core Skills mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of SQA 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 mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so they are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in Level 5 Food and Drink Operations.
SQA also offers the following components of this apprenticeship:
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5
| Unit title |
SCQF 3 |
SCQF 4 |
SCQF 5 |
SCQF 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
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF level 5 consists of 2 mandatory units and 6 optional units.
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 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 SQA 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 SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
- Core Skills signposting (77 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
- GG4V 22 is jointly awarded with NSAFD.
- GG5Y 22 is jointly awarded with Scottish Bakers.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (226 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Assessor's guidelines (0.96 MB)