Diploma in Community Arts Management at SCQF level 6
The Diploma in Community Arts Management at SCQF level 6 provides learners with a qualification that demonstrates both underpinning knowledge and performance evidence of competence, which they can use to seek employment or to progress to further study.
It covers areas such as community arts projects, performing in a business environment, supporting public relations, and marketing activities.
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
The Diploma in Community Arts Management at SCQF level 6 is specifically designed for the growing theatre sector.
Supported by the Scottish Government, this competence-based qualification is part of the Modern Apprenticeships frameworks.
This qualification is based on the most recent National Occupational Standards, defined by Creative and Cultural Skills the Sector Skills Council (SSC).
Candidates can progress to a range of courses at a higher level including the Higher National Certificate in Technical Theatre at SCQF level 7.
The Diploma can be offered within a workplace environment. It can also be assessed within a workplace environment or, where simulation is used, within a realistic working environment.
Who does this qualification suit
This Diploma is suitable for:
- those interested in community arts management
- learners who may have just left school
- mature candidates who may have been out of education for some time
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- people who wish to start their own business
- employers who wish their employees to obtain short, continuing professional development courses
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.
Progression
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC in Technical Theatre or a related area
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the theatre sector, perhaps in management or operations
Approval
Centres interested in offering this qualification should come forward for approval and 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. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Assessment Strategy.
How to assess
Assessment of this award will be through a series of practical assessments or tasks. Some assessments will be carried out under supervised open-book conditions, others under supervised closed-book conditions.
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Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award code: GJ36 46
The Diploma in Community Arts Management at SCQF level 6 consists of five mandatory Units and five optional Units.
Please refer to the Qualification Structure (78 KB) for details on the Units making up this qualification.
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skill 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 are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
Modern Apprenticeship
This Diploma is a mandatory component in the Level 3 Creative Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
| Unit title | SCQF 5 |
|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F427 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F42B 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42F 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42K 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42P 04 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment guidance (534 KB)
- Assessment principles (79 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
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