SVQ Plumbing and Heating SCQF level 7
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Plumbing and Heating at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate their competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.
This qualification covers areas such as installing, testing, servicing, maintaining, inspecting, pre-commissioning, commissioning and decommissioning domestic plumbing and heating systems.
This qualification has been designed in partnership/jointly awarded with the SNIJIB (Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board) to ensure relevance to the sector.
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 and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Holders of this SVQ 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 benefit from their employees being proficient.
The SVQ is offered in the workplace. Assessment is carried out in the workplace, which minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including other trade qualifications from SNIPEF.
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 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 them to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The SCQF level 7 award could provide progression to:
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the domestic plumbing sector, perhaps as a plumber
- trade specific qualifications
Approval
Centres will have to come forward for approval and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
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.
Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ 3 Plumbing and Heating at SCQF level 7 consists of 11 mandatory units and four optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (94 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 (78 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
This award is in Joint Certificate with SNIJIB (Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Body).
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
| 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 (98 KB)
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
Group Award: GK71 23
The SVQ 3 Plumbing and Heating at SCQF level 7 consists of 11 mandatory Units and four optional 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 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 Skills Sign-Posting (Options and FCA) SVQ Level 3/SCQF Level 7 Domestic Plumbing and Heating (75 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
This award is a joint certificate with SNIJIB (Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Body).