SVQ Interior Systems (Construction): Ceiling Fixing 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 conforming to general workplace health, safety and welfare; conforming to productive working practices; moving, handling or storing resources; and installing suspended ceiling systems.
This qualification has been designed by the sector skills council (SSC) — CITB, to ensure relevance to the sector.
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 an SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) at SCQF level 6.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (for example, day-release)
- open and distance learning
Having other qualifications such as SVQ in Interior Systems (Construction): Dry Lining - Finishing can contribute towards the achievement 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
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.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- an SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) at SCQF level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the construction sector, such as a Suspended Ceiling Installer
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 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 Structure
Group award code: GT6E 22 (44 KB)
The SVQ in Interior Systems (Construction): Ceiling Fixing at SCQF level 5 consists of four mandatory units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure.
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 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.
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the SCQF Level 5 Construction Specialist Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this 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 |