SVQ Built Environment Design SCQF level 6

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.

This SVQ covers areas such as producing and recommending detailed design solutions and maintaining professional relationships and practice. There are also options to study more specific topics, such as investigating factors affecting project development, surveys, reporting, drawing, schedules, tenders and monitoring projects — all in the context of built environment design.

This qualification is jointly awarded with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to ensure relevance to the sector.

This qualification is available through employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

Learners 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 learners 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:

  • 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.

No prior qualifications are required, although experience in, or a knowledge of, the subject would be an advantage.

Progression

Candidates who complete the SVQ in Built Environment Design at SCQF level 6 can progress to an SVQ in Built Environment Design Management at level SCQF 9.

The SVQs at SCQF levels 6 and 9 could provide progression to:

  • degree-level study at a higher education institution
  • employment in the construction sector, perhaps as a building or architectural technician

Approval

Centres interested in offering this qualification must come forward for approval and should contact Qualifications Scotland’s Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet Qualifications Scotland’s general requirements for technical and/or occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the assessment strategy.

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.

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Qualification Structure

Group award code: GUYF 23

The SVQ in Built Environment Design at SCQF level 6 consists of four mandatory units and two optional units.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the qualification structure (69 KB).

National Occupational Standards

Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 6 Construction Technician Modern Apprenticeship.

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