SVQ Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as:
- installing and testing industrial and commercial heating and ventilating ductwork systems
- inspecting and pre-commissioning industrial and commercial heating and ventilating systems
- commissioning and decommissioning industrial and commercial heating and ventilating systems
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that NOS are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
This qualification is available through employers, training providers and colleges.
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Why deliver this qualification
Upon successful completion, 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.
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 them to gather the required evidence.
Progression
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- HNC in Building Services Engineering
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the building engineering services sector
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority will have 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 Guide to Approval.
How to assess
For general information on how to assess this qualification, 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 content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation at SCQF level 6 consists of eight mandatory units and one optional additional unit.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure. (88 KB) (62 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
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 (90 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This qualification is also part of the Level 3 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
Enhancements
All apprentices must achieve the following unit:
- F8XJ 04 — Working Principles, Installation Options and Regulatory Requirements for Micro-Renewable Technologies, Water Harvesting and Recycling Technologies
| 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 (100 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Assesors Guidelines (857 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
This qualification is now in its lapsing period and will finish on 31/01/2021. Centres should note:
- the qualification will be deleted from the relevant catalogue
- the qualification's content and delivery tools will remain on SQA's website until 31/01/2025 at which point they will be removed and archived
- no new centres may be approved to offer the qualification
- no candidates can be entered for the qualification
- centres should ensure candidates complete the qualification and results are submitted to SQA before 31/01/2025
Group Award Code: GK9H 23
The SVQ 3 Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation at SCQF level 6 consists of nine mandatory units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
Heating and Ventilating Ductwork Planning and Installation Structure (62 KB)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Accredited Qualification Unit Search
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
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 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 (184 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
This award is jointly certificated with Building and Engineering Services Association: BESA
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Additional Information on Assessment of Ductwork
To conform to the assessment strategy, key safety-critical assessments must be undertaken by SQA approved centres.
The critical safety aspects of ductwork detailed in the table below must be assessed through centre devised material which must be subject to prior verification and approved for use by the External Verifier.
| Heating and Ventilating/Ductwork |
|---|
| Activities related to limited scope electrical work |
| As relevant, the installation, connection and service/maintenance of ductwork systems and equipment |
These key safety-critical aspects are assessed in the two units listed below:
- Perform Electrical Work on Mechanical Building Services Systems
- Install and Test Industrial and Commercial Heating and Ventilating Systems
The verification of the aspects, detailed in the table above, within these two units will ensure compliance with the assessment strategy statement dated 10 June 2015 that a Final Competence Assessment (FCA) is not appropriate.