SVQ Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.
This qualification cover areas such as general workplace health, safety and welfare, productive work practices and installing first and second fixings or shopfitting or building timber structures, or erecting timber roof and wall and floor structures.
This qualification has been designed by the CITB Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). 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 employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Successful candidates 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 learners would need to be away from their work.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (for example, day-release)
- open and distance learning
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- learners who may 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.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF level 6
- degree level study at a higher education institution
- employment in the construction sector, eg as a carpenter & joiner
Approval
All centres who are looking to deliver the qualification for the first time should come forward for approval by contacting 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, 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
Group award code: GV1D 22
The SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Architectural Joinery at SCQF level 5 consists of 5 mandatory units and 1 optional unit.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (222 KB).
Group award code: GV1E 22
The SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Site Carpentry at SCQF level 5 consists of 3 mandatory units and 3 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (91 KB).
Group award code: GV1F 22
The SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at SCQF level 5 consists of 5 mandatory units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (218 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
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) (GM85 22)
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 31 March 2023
It finishes on: 31 March 2025
The SVQ Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF level 5 consists of 4-7 mandatory units and between 0-3 optional units.
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.
SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection (GM86 22)
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 31 March 2023
It finishes on: 31 March 2025
The SVQ Carpentry and Joinery (Construction): Timber Frame Erection at SCQF level 5 consists of 5 mandatory 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 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.