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SVQ: Learning and Development SCQF Level 8 Group-A

The Scottish Vocational Qualification Learning and Development is suitable for people working in a training or learning development role, with individuals or groups of learners.

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Certification:

SVQ Level 3 is equivalent to SCQF Level 8.

Study Mode:

  • Assessment of work based learning

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus

Start Date:

01 Aug 2025

Duration:

  • The process of gaining an SVQ is flexible and depends on your needs. At the beginning of the process your assessor will discuss your existing competence in relation to the units available and identify the most suitable ones.
  • This qualification takes on average 12-18 months to complete.
  • You will be assessed in your workplace or via meetings with your allocated assessor.

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 8

What 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.