SVQ Horticulture SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Horticulture at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as establishing and maintaining the growth of crops and plants and maintaining health and safety.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Lantra Scotland, the Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
The SVQ in Horticulture at SCQF level 5 is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international 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.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including HNC or HND Horticulture.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
- open and distance learning
The achievement of other qualifications such as NC Horticulture can contribute towards the successful completion of this award.
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- learners who may have just left school
- 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.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC/HND in Horticulture or a related area
- an SVQ in Landscaping or Parks, Gardens and Green Space at SCQF level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the horticultural sector.
Approval
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
For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Guidance on how to assess 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: GR6K 22
The SVQ Horticulture at SCQF level 5 consists of five mandatory units and six optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (134 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 signposting (168 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship: GN0T 46 SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6
| Unit Title | SCQF 4 |
|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F426 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F42A 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42E 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42J 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42N 04 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (226 KB)