Wood Chipper Operations Award SCQF level 6

The Award in Wood Chipper Operations at SCQF level 6 will develop knowledge and skills for the safe operation of a wood chipper.   

Achievement of this Award is nationally recognised.

This qualification covers areas such as planning for, including relevant risk assessments, preparing for, and safely carrying out wood chipper operations.

This qualification is available through training providers and colleges.

This qualification has been withdrawn and finished on 31/07/2024

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Why deliver this qualification

Centres have the flexibility to choose the delivery method which best suits their circumstances and their learners.

The Award can be used to offer a progression pathway to other qualifications (see Progression).

Who does this qualification suit

The Wood Chipper Operations Award at SCQF level 6 is suitable for:

  • trainees preparing for employment
  • employees studying as part of a continuing professional development programme
  • people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  • those who wish to start their own business

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

No specific knowledge is required to undertake this Award.

Progression

The Award may provide progression to a range of related Chainsaw and Tree Clearing qualifications including:

  • Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Use at SCQF Level 6
  • Award in Chainsaw Felling Small / Large Trees at SCQF Level 6
  • Award in Clear Individual / Multiple Windblown Trees at SCQF Level 6

Approval

Centres interested in offering this qualification are required 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. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Group Award Specification (Arrangements Document).

How to assess

Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.

Awards are not graded.

Each unit is assessed separately. Each unit requires that the candidate produces practical evidence. Evidence will be based on the candidate's practical experience.

Assessment can take place at appropriate points as candidates progress through the tasks within the units. Evidence of assessment can be presented in a format which best suits the individual candidates and the activities being undertaken.

Evidence can include written records, e-mails, assessor records, diaries, videos, recordings of interviews or photographs.

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Qualification Structure

Group Award code: GP5J 46 (3 SCQF credit points)

The Award in Wood Chipper Operations at SCQF level 6 consists of one mandatory unit (3 SCQF credit points).

Group Award Specification (42 KB)