SVQ Warehousing, Distribution, Storage and Removals SCQF level 5

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Warehousing, Storage, Distribution and Removals at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills within their area of work and expertise.

The mandatory units in this qualification cover key areas within the industry such as maintaining health, safety and security, establishing and maintaining working relationships and moving and handling goods in logistics operations.

The optional units provide scope to specialise in warehousing, storage and distribution and/or removals and develop a breadth of cross-functional skills that can be applied across the sector. These include loading and unloading vehicles and providing customer-focused services.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). Qualifications Scotland works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that NOS 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

Learners will gain an internationally-recognised qualification that confirms they have demonstrated the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from having a proficient workforce.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace. This minimises the amount of time learners need to be away from their work.

Completion of this qualification allows candidates to progress to more advanced levels within the SCQF.

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

  • full-time
  • part-time (eg day-release)

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for:

  • individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
  • employees who wish to obtain continuing professional development courses

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 that allow them to gather the required evidence.

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

Progression

The level 5 award could provide progression to:

  • an SVQ in Warehousing, Storage, Distribution and Removals at SCQF level 6
  • employment in a wide range of sectors

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 our Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet our 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 Structure

Group award code: GFCO 22

The SVQ in Warehousing, Distribution, Storage and Removals at SCQF level 5 consists of 3 mandatory units and 5 optional units.

For details of the units that make 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.

Core Skills signposting

Core Skills mapping is carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland 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 mapping is not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so is not accepted by Qualifications Scotland awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.

Core Skills mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland Accreditation that every SVQ submission includes information on potential opportunities for candidates to develop Core Skills across the mandatory units.

Centres should note that these mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework or units. They are therefore not accepted by Qualifications Scotland as evidence towards the achievement of Core Skills units.

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship in Warehousing, Distribution, Storage and Removals

Qualifications Scotland also offers the following components of this apprenticeship

Unit Title SCQF 3 SCQF 4 SCQF 5 SCQF 6
Core Skills: Communication F425 04 F426 04 F427 04 F428 04
Core Skills: Numeracy F429 04 F42A 04 F42B 04 F42C 04
Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology F42D 04 F42E 04 F42F 04 F42G 04
Core Skills: Problem Solving F42H 04 F42J 04 F42K 04 F42L 04
Core Skills: Working with Others F42M 04 F42N 04 F42P 04 F42R 04

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

GR0T 22 SVQ in Warehousing, Storage and Distribution at SCQF level 5

This group award has been replaced.

It enters its lapsing period on: 31/01/2027

It finishes on: 31/01/2029

Qualification structure  (118 KB)

National Occupational Standards

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

Core Skills signposting

Core Skills mapping is carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of Qualifications Scotland 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 mapping is not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so is not accepted by Qualifications Scotland awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.

Modern Apprenticeships

This SVQ is a mandatory component in the Level 5 Freight Logistics Modern Apprenticeship.

We also offer the following components of this Apprenticeship:

GP8X 22 SVQ in Driving Goods Vehicles at SCQF level 5

Unit Title SCQF 4
Core Skills: Communication F426 04
Core Skills: Numeracy F42A 04
Core Skills: Information and Communication Technology F42E 04
Core Skills: Problem Solving F42J 04
Core Skills: Working with Others F42N 04

Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material

Assessment strategy

Assessor's guidelines

Candidate Guidance and Portfolio

Qualification Verification Summary Reports