Associated Industrial Services Occupations (Construction): Passive Fire Protection at SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Associated Industrial Services Occupations (Construction): Passive Fire Protection at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers how to:
- conform to general workplace health, safety and welfare
- conform to productive work practices
- move, handle or store resources
- erect and dismantle access/working platforms
This qualification has been designed by CITB Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
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 colleges, employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this 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 SVQs at SCQF level 6 or above.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
- open and distance learning
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- learners who may have just left school and are in employment
- 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 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.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- a PDA at SCQF level 6
- an SVQ at SCQF level 6
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority require 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 Guidance on how to assess SVQs. For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the assessment strategy.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Associated Industrial Services Occupations (Construction): Passive Fire Protection at SCQF level 5 consists of four mandatory units and four optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (77 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Strategy (322 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Assessor's guidelines (675 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
