SVQ Post Press SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification in Post Press 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: maintaining printing equipment in working order, planning work to meet production requirements, and improving the effectiveness of the print organisation through good communication with others. In additional this qualification includes making sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, ProSkills.
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 is a work-based qualification to be assessed in the workplace or realistic working environment if on placement and is available through employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
The SVQ 3 in Post Press at SCQF level 6 is a re-accredited qualification. It replaces the SVQ 3 in Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding (G9OJ 23) and offers the following specialist pathways to provide maximum flexibility for candidates and employers in this highly diverse industry:
- General Print Finishing
- Case Binding
- Soft Binding
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 any time candidates would need to be away from their work.
Learners can progress to a range of qualifications including a wide range of SVQs for the print sector to broaden their experience or the HNC or HND in Creative Printmaking at SCQF levels 7 and 8.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
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.
Learners 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 subject would be an advantage.
Progression
The SVQ 3 could provide progression to:
- other Level 3 SVQs for the wider print sector including Press and Pre Press
- an HNC/HND in Creative Printmaking or a related area
- degree level study in a related discipline at a higher education institution
- employment in a range of jobs in the print sector
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 Structure
Group Award Code: GK88 23
The SVQ 3 in Post Press at SCQF level 6 consists of four mandatory Units and three optional Units.
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.
- Post Press Level 3 Structure (88 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 Level 3 (87 KB)
Awarding partnership arrangements
This SVQ is awarded in partnership with Graphic Enterprise Scotland.
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Strategy (149 KB)