SVQ Designing Water Networks SCQF level 6
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.
This SVQ covers areas such as developing utility network design briefs, creating design options for utility networks, and completing designs for utility networks.
The new section contains an updated qualification that has been developed by Energy & Utility Skills to ensure it meets the needs of the industry.
This qualification is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Learners will gain an internationally-recognised qualification that 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.
Assessment is carried out in the workplace. This minimises any time learners need to be away from their work.
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:
- 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.
The majority of candidates' evidence for this SVQ must be generated from real work activities. This means that any candidate taking the SVQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF level 6 must be working in water network design on a regular basis.
Progression
This qualification could provide the opportunity to progress to other water-related SVQs at SCQF level 6. Successful completion of the qualification could also open up more employment opportunities and career prospects in the sector.
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority must come forward for approval and should contact Qualifications Scotland’s Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet Qualifications Scotland’s general requirements for technical and/or occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
For general information, 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.
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Qualification Structure
Group award code: G7MO 23
The SVQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF level 6 consists of 6 mandatory units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
National Occupational Standards
Qualifications Scotland works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skills mapping is carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland 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 mapping is not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so is not accepted by Qualifications Scotland awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
Core Skills signposting SVQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF level 6 (50 KB)
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Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF level 6 consists of six mandatory units.
Group Award: GR6Y 23
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (61 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skills mapping is carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland 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 mapping is not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so is not accepted by Qualifications Scotland awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
- Core Skills signposting (72 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is included in the 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 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (301 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Assessor's guidelines (670 KB)