SVQ Supply Chain Management SCQF level 7

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Supply Chain Management at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

The mandatory units in this qualification cover relevant areas of importance within this industry at SCQF level 7, such as monitoring the flow of supplies and communicating information and knowledge.

The optional units provide scope to specialise in areas such as applying improvements to the supply chain, minimising the environmental impact and applying the use of technology.

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 qualification is available through 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.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace which minimises any time that learners would need to be away from their work.

Completion of this qualification allows candidates the opportunity to progress to more advanced levels within the SCQF.

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
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.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of the subject would be an advantage.

Progression

The level 7 award could provide progression to:

an HNC/HND in Supply Chain Management or a related area
an SVQ in Supply Chain Management at SCQF level 9
degree level study at a higher education institution
employment in a wide range of sectors

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 content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

The SVQ in Supply Chain Management at SCQF level 7 consists of three mandatory units and six optional units.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (87 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 (202 KB)

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the level 7 Supply Chain Management Modern 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