SVQ Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems 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 planning and installing electronic security systems, auditing electronic security systems, testing and confirming the operation of integrated systems and communications, commissioning electronic security systems, maintaining the performance of electronic security systems and diagnosing and rectifying faults on electronic security systems.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Skills for Security 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 are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
This qualification is available through colleges, employers and training providers.
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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 the time that learners would need to be away from their work.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications, including the Modern Apprenticeship in Electronic Security.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- part-time (eg day-release)
The achievement of other qualifications, such as the PDA in Electronic Fire and Security Systems, can contribute towards the successful completion of this award.
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- 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 are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of the subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The SCQF level 6 award could provide progression to:
- employment in the security sector, perhaps as an installer of security systems
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 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 content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
GP7G 23:
The SVQ in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems at SCQF level 6 consists of 11 mandatory units and 2 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (82 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 (77 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Electronic Security Systems SCQF level 6 Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:
- GP7G 23 SVQ level 3 Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems
- GJ7L 46 PDA in Electronic Security Systems
| 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 |