SVQ Carton Manufacture SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Carton Manufacture 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: ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety in the workplace; improving the effectiveness of the print organisation through good communication with others; planning work to meet production requirements; maintaining printing equipment in working order; and setting and operating carton manufacturing equipment.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, ProSkills.
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
The SVQ 3 in Carton Manufacture at SCQF level 6 is a re-accredited qualification.
On successful completion, candidates 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.
Since assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time candidates would need to be away from their work. Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including the HNC or HND in Creative Printmaking, SCQF levels 7 and 8.
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 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 that allow them to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in, or knowledge of, the subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The level 3 SVQ could provide progression to:
- an HNC/HND in Creative Printmaking or a related area
- degree level study at a higher education institution
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 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 content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
- Qualification structure (67 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.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
Assessor's guidelines
- SVQ3 Carton Manufacturing (807 KB)