SVQ Courses
SVQ Courses at Ayrshire College
The Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) are nationally recognised awards that allow employed candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.
Variety of SVQ frameworks at different SCQF levels (for more information on SCQF levels please see: Know your Level - Individuals | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (scqf.org.uk)) exist that cover most professions.
To achieve an SVQ award, a candidate needs to assemble a portfolio of evidence consisting of work products, direct observations, reflective accounts and similar which are all assessed by a VQ assessor to confirm that they meet the relevant National Occupational Standards.
SVQ are often financed by the candidate’s employer or as a part of an MA program, however candidates can also be self-financing (finance plans with the college are available, please inquire using the email below).
*Please note that the consent of an employer is necessary for a candidate to undertake an SVQ regardless of the means of funding.
To express your interest or seek further information please email: newsvqcandidates@ayrshire.ac.uk
Ayrshire College as a training provider currently offers SVQs in Hospitality, Hairdressing and Barbering, Health and Social Care (Adults as well as Children and Young People), Motor Vehicles, Engineering, Process Manufacturing, Laboratory Skills, Food and Drink Operations (Brewing).
Please click on individual areas below for more information.
GM2N 22 SVQ in Hospitality Services at SCQF Level 5
GM2K 22 SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5
GM2J 23 SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6
GM2C 23 SVQ in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership at SCQF Level 7
Hairdressing and Barbering SVQs:
GK75 22 SVQ in Barbering at SCQF Level 5
GK7A 23 SVQ in Barbering at SCQF Level 6
GK74 22 SVQ in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5
GK76 23 SVQ in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 6
Health and Social Care SVQs - Care of Adults:
GH5Y 22 SVQ2 Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 6
GH60 23 SVQ3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7
GH61 24 SVQ4 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9
GJ9V 24 SVQ4 Care Services Leadership and Management at SCQF Level 10
Health and Social Care SVQs - Care of Children and Young People:
GH5V 22 SVQ2 Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 6
GH5W 23 SVQ3 Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 7
GH5X 24 SVQ4 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 9
GL88 47 SVQ Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and SCQF Level 7
GL8A 47 SVQ Heavy Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7
GL2M 23 Engineering Maintenance at SCQF Level 6
GL3M 23 Engineering Technical Support at SCQF Level 6
GL3N 23 Fabrication and Welding Engineering at SCQF Level 6
GL3L 23 Aeronautical Engineering at SCQF Level 6
GL3N 23 Automotive Engineering at SCQF Level 6
GM7T 23 SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
GM7R 23 SVQ in Bricklaying (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
GM7W 23 SVQ in Painting and Decorating (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
GT3N 46 SVQ in Process Industries Operations Controlling Process Operations at SCQF Level 6
GP42 22 SVQ Scientific, Technical and Formulation Processing at SCQF Level 5
GP44 23 SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Educational Science) at SCQF Level 7
GP46 23 SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level 7
GP4N 23 SVQ Laboratory Skills (Life Science) at SCQF Level 6
GP4P 23 SVQ Laboratory Skills (Life Science) at SCQF Level 7
GP43 23 SVQ in Scientific, Technical and Formulation Processing at SCQF Level 6
GP45 23 SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level 6
Food and Drink Operations (Brewing) SVQs:
SVQ Food and Drink Operations (Brewing Skills) at SCQF Level 5