SVQ Pharmacy Services SCQF level 6

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Pharmacy Services 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: assisting with the provision of a pharmacy service, reducing risks to health and safety, contributing to the effectiveness of teams, and developing your own knowledge and practice.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Skills for Health Sector Skills Council to ensure its relevance to the sector.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. 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 colleges, employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

Candidates will gain an internationally-recognised qualification that 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. This minimises any time candidates need to be away from their work.

Candidates can progress to the Diploma in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 7.

The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:

  • full-time
  • part-time (for example, day-release)

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for:

  • candidates 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 6 award could provide progression to:

  • the Diploma Pharmacy Services SCQF level 7
  • employment in the pharmacy sector, as a pre-registration pharmacy technician

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, 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 content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

The SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 consists of 4 mandatory units and 3 optional units.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (92 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.

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services.

SQA also offers the following components of this 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

Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material

Assessment strategy

Assessor's guidelines

Candidate Guidance and Portfolio

General Pharmaceutical Council

The General Pharmaceutical Council's accreditation/recognition reports and the timescales for future accreditation/recognition events can be viewed on the General Pharmaceutical Council's website.

Qualifications Support Team (QST) - Action Grids

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