SVQ Network Construction Operations (Water) SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 covers the skills required by network construction engineers who work on the water distribution network.
The emphasis of the SVQ is on the supervisory and higher-level technical skills that candidates will use while working in water network construction. Mandatory units include conducting a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace; planning utility network construction operations; locating and avoiding supply apparatus for utilities network construction; and monitoring safety for site staff, the public and vehicles.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This SVQ is based on the NOS set and published by the sector skills council for the sector Energy & Utility Skills.
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 learners would need to be away from their work.
The SVQ can be offered in either of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is intended for employees in the water industry.
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
The majority of candidates' evidence for this SVQ must be generated from real work activities. This means that any candidate undertaking the SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 must be working in the water industry and carrying out network construction activities on a regular basis.
Progression
The SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 could provide the opportunity to progress to other water-related SVQs at SCQF level 6. Successful completion of the qualification could also open up more employment opportunities and career prospects in the sector.
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 Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 consists of eight mandatory units and four optional units.
Group Award: GR71 23
For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (80 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 (75 KB)
Modern Apprenticeships
This SVQ is included in the Water Industries Modern Apprenticeship.
SQA also offer the following Core Skills components and other mandatory and optional qualifications included in the Apprenticeship framework:
| 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 |
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment strategy (301 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
- Assessor's guidelines (1.84 MB)