Chainsaw Felling Small Trees Award SCQF level 6

Centres have the flexibility to choose the delivery method which best suits their circumstances and their learners.

The Award can be used to offer a progression pathway to other qualifications (see Progression).

The Award in Chainsaw Felling Small Trees can lead to membership of the Chainsaw Operators Registration Scheme (CORS) and has been fully mapped against the requirements of the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS).

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Who does this qualification suit

The Chainsaw Felling Small Trees Award at SCQF level 6 is suitable for:

  • trainees preparing for employment
  • employees studying as part of a continuing professional development programme
  • people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  • those who wish to start their own business

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

No specific knowledge is required to undertake this Award.

Progression

The Award may provide progression to a range of related Chainsaw and Tree Clearing qualifications including:

  • Award in Chainsaw Large Trees at SCQF Level 6
  • Award in Clear Individual / Multiple Windblown Trees at SCQF Level 6

The qualifications have been designed to allow learners to build up their knowledge and skills by adding additional units. For example, learners who complete Chainsaw Fell Small Trees could add to it by completing Unit Fell Large Trees to achieve an additional Award (Chainsaw Felling Large Trees). There are a number of different combinations to suit a range of tree-felling and related tasks.

Approval

Centres interested in offering this qualification 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 Group Award Specification (Arrangements Document).

How to assess

Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.

Awards are not graded.

Each unit is assessed separately. Each unit requires that the candidate produces practical evidence. Evidence will be based on the candidate's practical experience.

Assessment can take place at appropriate points as candidates progress through the tasks within the units. Evidence of assessment can be presented in a format which best suits the individual candidates and the activities being undertaken.

Evidence can include written records, e-mails, assessor records, diaries, videos, recordings of interviews or photographs.

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Qualification Structure

Group Award code: GP5A 46 (9 SCQF credit points)

The Award in Chainsaw Felling Small Trees at SCQF level 6 consists of three mandatory units (9 SCQF credit points).

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Group Award Specification

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