LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 7 | GL1L 23

Who is it for?

The SVQ level 3 in Advice and Guidance (SCQF level 7) allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
Candidates can choose from units which cover: communicating with potential clients; supporting clients to make use of services; reviewing contribution to services; developing and managing interviews with clients; as well as working with clients to develop an action plan for implementation and acting as a mentor to colleagues.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 8 | GL1M 24

Who is it for?

The SVQ level 4 in Advice and Guidance (SCQF level 8) allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.

Areas covered include developing interactions with clients, managing personal caseloads, working with clients to develop an action plan for implementation, and reviewing your contribution to services. The SVQ also covers supporting the safeguarding and protection of people from vulnerable groups, as well as providing support for practitioners and developing service delivery plans.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

The National Occupational Standards, Assessment Strategy and Award Structure for Advice and Guidance SVQ’s have been developed by the sector skills council, Skills for Justice.

LEVEL 2
SCQF Level 5 | GT9J 22

Who is it for?

This award is suited to administrators who have a small degree of autonomy in their job role. There is an extensive list of optional units candidates can choose from including supporting events and meetings, supporting a recruitment process and responding to change in a business environment.

How long will it take?
Approximately 6-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1250

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 6 | GT9H 23

Who is it for?

This award is suited to candidates who have a broad range of tasks with significant complexity, responsibility and autonomy, often in a supervisory or team-leading role. Candidates can choose from an extensive list of units that include Contributing to decision making in a business environment, Analyse and report data and Quality assure work in your team.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1500

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 8 | GM31 24

Who is it for?

This award is suited to candidates who may be senior administrators with significant autonomy and responsibility, or managers with responsibility for staff and/or financial or other resources. Candidates can choose from a variety of units including Explore ideas for innovation in a Business Environment, Propose and design administrative services and Chair meetings.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

There are a wide variety of administration roles in many different sectors, and with over 100 optional units to choose from in the Level 3 qualification alone, the SVQ Business Administration awards reflect this.

LEVEL 2
SCQF Level 5 | GP0E 22

Who is it for?

Candidates undertaking the level 2 award could choose from units which cover Organising Community Events and Activities and supporting communities who want to bring about positive social change.

How long will it take?
Approximately 6-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1250

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 6 | GP0F 22

Who is it for?

Candidates undertaking the level 3 award can choose from several optional units including – Promotion of opportunities for Community Development Learning, Facilitating Community Learning for Social and Political Development and Supervising and Supporting Community Development Practitioners.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 8 | GD69 24

Who is it for?

Candidates undertaking the level 3 award can choose from several optional units including –

• Promotion of opportunities for Community Development Learning
• Facilitating Community Learning for Social and Political Development and
• Supervising and Supporting Community Development Practitioners

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

The SVQs in Community Development have been developed by CLD Standards Council for Scotland in partnership with SkillsActive and are intended for people working with and within different types of communities. Communities could be defined by geography or a group of people with shared interests, needs or demographic.

Customer Service Award
SCQF Level 5 | GP8V 45

Who is it for?

This short award is suitable for candidates in a customer service role who would prefer a short course. Most of their role will incorporate routine and predictable tasks. It consists of 1 mandatory unit and 1 optional unit such as dealing with customers face to face, on the telephone, or by email.

Units achieved can be credited towards a full Customer Service SVQ at a later date if required.

How long will it take?
Approximately 3-6 months.

How much does it cost?
£500

LEVEL 2 SVQ
SCQF Level 5 | GLOF 22

Who is it for?

This award is suitable for candidates in a customer facing environment. Most of their role will incorporate routine and predictable tasks but they may also expect to deal with issues that are more complex when they arise. They are likely to be able to collaborate with colleagues and seek advice from a line manager.

How long will it take?
Approximately 4-9 months.

How much does it cost?
£1250

LEVEL 3 SVQ
SCQF Level 6 | GLOD 23

Who is it for?

This award is suitable for candidates who deliver customer service as part of their daily role. Mandatory units include solving customer problems and processing customer complaints. At this level, candidates are likely to have considerable responsibility and may even support others in their workplace.

How long will it take?
Approximately 6-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1500

LEVEL 4 SVQ
SCQF Level 8 | GLOC 24

Who is it for?

This award is suitable for candidates who may be involved in the management of the customer service process. They will understand what rules and policies affect their working environment. Mandatory units include handling referred customer complaints and understanding customer service management.

How long will it take?
Approximately 6-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000

Award available at SCQF Level 3 and 4 options

Our SQA accredited Employability Award is designed to prepare candidates to enter the world of work. It aims to enable people to be successful in making, and sustaining, the transition from non-work environments into employment. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required for this award which is available at SCQF levels 3 and 4 and consist of units in: Preparing for Employment First Steps, Building Own Employability Skills and Responsibilities of Employment  

Who is it for?

The Employability award is designed to prepare people to enter the world of work. It aims to enable people to be successful in making, and sustaining, the transition from non-work environments into employment. No prior knowledge or qualifications required for this award.

A minimum of 40 hours commitment from learners is required to achieve this award. This is done through a mix of online classroom sessions, homework and 1-2-1 sessions with the tutor. 

How long will it take?

The average completion time for this award is 2 months.

How much does it cost?

For a group, the cost will be £1200 for up to 8 people. Any additional learners will be charged at £150 per person. 

For an individual, the cost will be £150. Learners will go on a waiting list until there are sufficient numbers registered to deliver a cohort. 

Full details in our flyer

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 8 | GA29 23

Who is it for?

The SVQ in Learning and Development at level 3 is suitable for trainers, facilitators, mentors, tutors, coaches, instructors or anyone with a training responsibility in addition to their main job.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 9 | GA2C 24

Who is it for?

The SVQ in Learning and Development at level 4 is aimed at senior trainers, or training co-ordinators/managers who plan, deliver and evaluate programmes and/or have some management responsibility for others. Candidates would be expected to have responsibility for developing and implementing training programmes, and some management of direct trainers.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 8 | GM31 24

Who is it for?

This award is suited to candidates who may be senior administrators with significant autonomy and responsibility, or managers with responsibility for staff and/or financial or other resources. Candidates can choose from a variety of units including Explore ideas for innovation in a Business Environment, Propose and design administrative services and Chair meetings.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

To undertake an SVQ, candidates need to be in a role which will allow them to gather the required evidence. No prior qualifications are necessary to register for an SVQ.

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 7 | GM26 23

Who is it for?

This award is suited for Middle managers.
This level of award is equivalent to a degree and you would be working in a management capacity, whether this is responsible for managing a process such as budget control, or staff management. The work you would provide for this award should show you have an in-depth knowledge of Legislation.

This qualification is jointly awarded with the Chartered Institute of Management (CMI). Candidates who are registered for this SVQ are able to take advantage of 12 months free studying membership of CMI.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 9 | GM27 24

Who is it for?

This award is suitable to those with a management element to their job role i.e. trainee manager, senior supervisor, assistant manager. They would be expected to have a management role but not overall strategic responsibility.

This qualification is jointly awarded with the Chartered Institute of Management (CMI). Candidates who are registered for this SVQ are able to take advantage of 12 months free studying membership of CMI.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

For more information on SQCF levels, go to www.scqf.org.uk

LEVEL 2
SCQF Level 6 | GM5Y 22

Who is it for?

This award is aimed at people who are support workers. This could include working in care home services for adults or a similar role in the community. Many people working at this level are required by the SSSC to achieve this award.

Although you would still be supervised at this point, there is an expectation that you would be able to follow organisational processes without instruction.

How long will it take?
Approximately 6-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1250

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 7 | GM60 23

Who is it for?

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, and is aimed at support workers in a social care setting.

At this level, candidates should be involved in the decision making process, whether this be with service users in a key worker capacity or with staff in a supervisor/mentor capacity. Candidates would also be expected to have a good understanding of legislation and how this affects the work they do.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 9 | GM61 24

Who is it for?

This level of award is equivalent to a degree and candidates would be working in a management capacity, whether this is responsible for managing a process such as budget control, or staff management. The work candidates must provide for this award should show they have an in-depth knowledge of Legislation and can undertake research required for the award.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

If candidates are undertaking an SVQ to satisfy SSSC requirements, they must confirm with SSSC which awards/units they are required to take before registering for a qualification.www.scqf.org.uk

LEVEL 3
SCQF Level 7 | GH5W 23

Who is it for?

This award is aimed at people working in the childcare sector. At level 3, candidates should be involved in the decision making process, whether this be with service users in a key worker capacity or with staff in a supervisor/mentor capacity. Candidates would also be expected to have a good understanding of legislation and how this affects the work they do.

How long will it take?
Approximately 8-12 months.

How much does it cost?
£1800
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

LEVEL 4
SCQF Level 9 | GM5X 24

Who is it for?

The target audience for this award are people who are employed in the childcare sector in a senior and/or management role. This qualification meets the practice registration requirement for the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) for managers in the following services:
• Managers of a Day Care of Children Service
• Managers of a Residential Child Care Service
• Managers of a Residential School Care Accommodation Service

How long will it take?
Approximately 12 months.

How much does it cost?
£2000
This award is also eligible for part funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

If candidates are undertaking an SVQ to satisfy SSSC requirements, they must confirm with SSSC which awards/units they are required to take before registering for a qualification.

SVQ Level 4 and Bridging Units

This package programme is designed to allow candidates to meet SSSC registration requirements for management. 

It combines:

• SVQ in Management (SCQF Level 9)
  Plus 2 units from the Care Services Leadership and Management award.
• Unit H7LG 04
  Manage and Develop Yourself and Your Workforce within Care Services at SCQF 10
• Unit H7LH 04
  Lead and Manage Practice that Promotes the Safeguarding of Individuals at SCQF 10

Who is it for?
People working in a social care environment are required to gain qualifications to meet Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration standards.

For those required to obtain a management qualification, the SSSC have confirmed that SVQ Level 4 Management (SCQF Level 9) is acceptable if it is accompanied by the 2 units from the Care Services Leadership and Management award detailed above.

If candidates are undertaking an SVQ to satisfy SSSC requirements, they must confirm with SSSC which awards/units they are required to take before registering for a qualification.

How long will it take?
Approximately 12-18 months.

How much does it cost?
£2800

An SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification) is a work based qualification which demonstrates that your candidate has the skills, experience and practice to carry out their role to a nationally recognised standard.

Each SVQ is comprised of mandatory units combined with a number of optional units which are selected based on the roles and responsibilities of your candidate.

The only entry requirement for an SVQ is that the candidate be employed or volunteering in a position that allows them to gather the appropriate evidence for the level of award being undertaken. There are no formal tests or exams. Instead, progression is on the basis of evidence obtained in a variety of ways but generally, it includes:

• a piece of reflective writing;
• our assessor carrying out an observation of the candidate completing a task;
• the candidate producing evidence of work such as copies of emails, action plans, minutes of meetings etc.

Our assessors work with candidates to develop assessment plans which lay out how they can fulfil the evidence requirements for each unit. The candidate is then free to work on each of the plans between appointments with their assessor.

We find that candidates progress better with consistent, regular efforts towards their SVQ so our assessors will be in touch on a regular basis to monitor progress and to offer feedback.

Everyone has a different working style but, on average, 2-3 hours per week is a good indication of the minimum level of commitment expected.

PAYMENT
Many of our awards are eligible for SAAS funding which means that candidates, who earn up to £25,000 pa, may be able to apply for a grant which will cover part of the costs. There is an application process and if successful, the grant will be paid directly to GCVS as the training provider.
Candidates or their employers are invoiced following their induction. If candidates are paying for their SVQ themselves, we can offer the option to settle the invoice in monthly instalments over 10 payments.