SVQ Post Press SCQF level 6

The SVQ 3 in Post Press at SCQF level 6 is a re-accredited qualification. It replaces the SVQ 3 in Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding (G9OJ 23) and offers the following specialist pathways to provide maximum flexibility for candidates and employers in this highly diverse industry:

• General Print Finishing
• Case Binding
• Soft Binding

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.

As assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time candidates would need to be away from their work.

Learners can progress to a range of qualifications including a wide range of SVQs for the print sector to broaden their experience or the HNC or HND in Creative Printmaking at SCQF levels 7 and 8.

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

• full-time
• part-time (eg day-release) 

This SVQ is suitable for:

• individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Learners 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 subject would be an advantage.

The SVQ 3 could provide progression to:

• other Level 3 SVQs for the wider print sector including Press and Pre Press
• an HNC/HND in Creative Printmaking or a related area
• degree level study in a related discipline at a higher education institution
• employment in a range of jobs in the print sector

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

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.

Group Award Code: GK88 23

The SVQ 3 in Post Press at SCQF level 6 consists of four mandatory Units and three optional Units.

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

• Post Press Level 3 Structure (88 KB)

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

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.

• Core Skills Level 3 (87 KB)

This SVQ is awarded in partnership with Graphic Enterprise Scotland.

• Assessment Strategy (149 KB)

• DB6225 Assessor's Guidelines SVQ3 Pre Press at SCQF level 6, SVQ2 Post Press at SCQF level 5 and SVQ3 Post Press at SCQF level 6 (727 KB)

• Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
• Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
• Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)