SVQ 3 Furniture Making - Contemporary at SCQF Level 6

The SVQ 3 in Furniture Making — Contemporary at SCQF level 6 is a re-accredited qualification.

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 learners would need to be away from their work.

Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including HNC or HND Furniture Making.

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

• full-time
• part-time (eg day-release)
• open and distance learning

The achievement of other qualifications such as SVQ 2 in Furniture Making — Contemporary at SCQF level 5 can contribute towards the successful completion of this award.

This SVQ is suitable for:

• 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 then to gather the required evidence.

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

The level 6 award could provide progression to:

• an HNC/HND in Furniture Making or a related area
• degree level study at a higher education institution

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 Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.

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.