SVQ Retail Skills SCQF level 4
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Retail Skills at SCQF level 4 allows learners to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as personal development, health, safety and security and customer service.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with relevant Sector Skills Council (SSC), People 1st.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (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
Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international 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. The qualification is suitable for pre-employment training for those seeking their first job role in retail.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including SVQ in Retail Skills at SCQF level 5
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
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
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 or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The level 4 award could provide progression to:
- an SVQ in Retail Skills at SCQF level 5
- a relevant Modern Apprenticeship
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority are required 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. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Assessment Strategy.
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 and Assessors Guidelines for SVQs in Retail at SCQF levels 4, 5 & 6.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Retail Skills at SCQF level 4 consists of 2 mandatory Units and 7 optional Units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure. (163 KB)
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.
Core skills signposting (86 KB)
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Assessment strategy (147 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
SVQ Retail Combined Units
- SVQ Retail Combined Units (14.64 MB)
Evidence requirements