SVQ Regulatory Services SCQF level 7

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 creates opportunities for progression within the regulatory services profession.

This qualification suits 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 will allow them to gather the required evidence.

No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in the subject would be an advantage.

Age restriction

This qualification is typically available to learners aged 18 years and over.

The SCQF level 7 award could provide progression to employment within the regulatory services profession.

Centres interested in offering this qualification must 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.

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.

Group award code: GV3J 23

The SVQ Regulatory Services at SCQF level 7 consists of 5 mandatory units and 3 optional units.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (98 KB).

Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.

Core Skill mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of SQA 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 mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.

• Core Skills signposting (70 KB)

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Regulatory Services.

SQA also offers the following components of this apprenticeship.

• Assessment Strategy Regulatory Services (106 KB)

• Information for candidates starting an SVQ (382 KB)
• Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
• Candidate printable blank recording forms (245 KB)
• Candidate blank recording forms (Template for Word) (134 KB)