SVQ Thermal Insulation (Construction) SCQF level 5
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.
This SVQ covers areas such as: applying insulation and finishes to cylindrical and flat surfaces; fitting sheet metal insulation protection; conforming to general workplace health, safety and welfare; conforming to productive work practices; and moving, handling or storing resources.
This qualification has been designed in partnership and is jointly awarded with the CITB sector skills council (SSC) 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.
This is a qualification that has been developed in partnership with the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association 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.
Learners can progress to a range of qualifications including Occupational Work Supervision or employment in the Thermal Insulation sector, perhaps as an Installer.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (for example, day-release)
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 them to gather the required evidence.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- an SVQ in Thermal Insulation at SCQF level 6
- an SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF level 6
- degree-level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the thermal insulation sector, perhaps as an installer
Approval
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.
How to assess
For general information, 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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Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group award code: GT5X 22
The SVQ in Thermal Insulation — Fit Protection (Construction) at SCQF level 5 consists of five mandatory units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
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.
Awarding partnership arrangements
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 5 Construction Specialist Modern Apprenticeship.
| Unit Title | SCQF 3 | SCQF 4 | SCQF 5 | SCQF 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills: Communication | F425 04 | F426 04 | F427 04 | F428 04 |
| Core Skills: Numeracy | F429 04 | F42A 04 | F42B 04 | F42C 04 |
| Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology | F42D 04 | F42E 04 | F42F 04 | F42G 04 |
| Core Skills: Problem Solving | F42H 04 | F42J 04 | F42K 04 | F42L 04 |
| Core Skills: Working with Others | F42M 04 | F42N 04 | F42P 04 | F42R 04 |