Who is this course 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.
- Level 3 candidates would be expected to have responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating training.
What qualifications will I gain?
SVQ 3 in Learning and Development at SCQF level 8What will I learn on the course?
- You need to complete six units to achieve the qualification.
- There are 3 Mandatory units and a further 3 units chosen based on your individual requirements, best fit with your current role, and agreement with you and your assessor. These include units such as Assess Workplace Competence (L&D9D or L&D9DI).
Assessment is through performance in the workplace and simulation is not allowed. Evidence may be classified into three categories:
- work produced by the candidate as part of his/her job
- work produced by others relating to the work that the candidate does
- witness statements produced by others about what the candidate has done.
This evidence may be gathered by observed performance, products of work, witness testimony and personal statement, and presented as a portfolio of candidate work.
Application Information
What further course options are available?
- You may progress to a higher level SVQ in learning and development or in management.
How will this help my career?
- Completion of the 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. It provides a deep understanding and application of training and development, with the opportunity to prove your own skill while assessing against defined standards.
- This will support progression to 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.