Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations at SCQF level 5
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 30/09/2020
It finishes on: 30/09/2022
The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations at SCQF level 5 provides learners with a qualification that will demonstrate their aptitude in this area. This Diploma will develop the learner's confidence and awareness of the skills that they have acquired which they can use for employment and/or further study.
The mandatory part of the Diploma covers areas such as health and safety in the water industry, customer service, and essential knowledge for sewerage and drainage.
In addition, candidates complete one of four specialist pathways:
- Sewerage Investigative CCTV Operative
- Water Jetting Operative
- Sewerage Repair and Maintenance Operative
- Sewage Pumping Station Repair and Maintenance Operative
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations at SCQF level 5 has been developed by Energy & Utility Skills
The units that make up this competence-based qualification combine assessment criteria covering skills/performance and knowledge requirements.
The Diploma can be offered within a workplace environment. The evidence demonstrating achievement of the qualification can be assessed within a workplace environment or, where simulation is used, within a realistic working environment.
Who does this qualification suit
This qualification is suitable for:
- individuals interested in the water sector
- learners who may have just left school
- mature candidates who may have been out of education for some time
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- employers who wish their employees to obtain short, continuing professional development courses
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Apprenticeships
This Diploma is a mandatory component in the Level 2 Water Industries Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offer the following Core Skills components and other mandatory and optional qualifications included in the Apprenticeship framework:
| Unit title | SCQF 5 |
|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F427 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F42B 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42F 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42K 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42P 04 |
Progression
The SCQF level 5 Diploma could provide both horizontal and vertical progression to a number of qualifications, including:
- Diploma in Water Distribution Control at SCQF level 5
- SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water): Main Layer at SCQF level 5
- SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water): Service Layer at SCQF level 5
- SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water): Repair and Maintenance at SCQF level 5
- SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6
- SVQ in Leakage Control (Water) at SCQF level 6
- SVQ in Controlling Process Operations at SCQF level 6
- SVQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF level 6
- SVQ in Water Industry Operations at SCQF level 6
- HNC Water Operations
Successful completion of the qualification could also open up more employment opportunities and career prospects in the sector.
Approval
Centres interested in offering this qualification 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
The Diploma is designed to be assessed in the workplace, or in conditions similar to the workplace. Assessment evidence will primarily be generated via workplace evidence. Each unit provides assessment evidence requirements and guidance on instruments of assessment.
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award Code: GP9E 45
The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations at SCQF level 5 consists of three mandatory units. In addition to the mandatory units, candidates must complete one of four specialist pathways. Each pathway has two units.
The qualification also includes additional units. Candidates may complete any of the additional units. However, they do not contribute to the achievement of the full Diploma.
Please refer to the Qualification Structure for details on the units making up this qualification.
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Awarding partnership arrangements
The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations at SCQF level 5 is jointly awarded with CABWI (the Certification and Assessment Board for the Water Industry).
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (301 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)
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