SQA Advanced Certificate Poultry Production
SQA Advanced Certificates provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Poultry Production Systems (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as poultry behaviour and welfare, physiology and health, and egg and meat production systems.
This qualification is available through a growing number of colleges, training providers and universities around the world. Typically, an SQA Advanced Certificate takes one year to complete.
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Why deliver this qualification
SQA Advanced Certificates have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.
The unit-based structure supports flexible delivery. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
There is a wide choice of optional units which will enable centres to offer courses tailored to meet local needs.
An SQA Advanced Certificate provides a progression route to further study (see Progression).
Who does this qualification suit
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Poultry Production Systems (SCQF level 7) is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- people who wish to start their own business
Entry requirements
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is decided by the college or learning provider. As a guide, the college or learning provider will look for:
- school-leaving qualifications equivalent to Level 3 or SCQF level 6, meaning the student has the ability to study at the higher level
- a centre-devised test which shows the student’s ability to study at SQA Advanced Certificate level
- relevant work experience
Progression
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Certificate Poultry Production Systems (SCQF 7) can enable progress to degree level study.
Offer this qualification
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.
How to assess
Each unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for the unit.
Ongoing course assessment will apply.
Assessment/e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Qualification structure
Group award code: GV2P 47 (96 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Certificate in Poultry Production Systems at SCQF level 7 consists of nine mandatory units.
For further information on the structures and units of this qualification please refer to the group award specification.
Group award specification
- GV2P 47 group award specification (538 KB)
Unit Specifications
Lapsing
This qualification has been withdrawn.
Lapsing date: 31/07/2022
Finish date: 31/07/2025
Qualification structure
SQA Advanced Certificate in Poultry Production
Group Award code: GN25 47 (96 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Certificate in Poultry Production at SCQF level 7 consists of 12 mandatory units.
For further information on the structure and units of this qualification, please refer to the Group Award Specification document.
Group award specification
Group award specification - GN25 47 (305 KB)