COURSE INFORMATION

SVQ(s)
Each apprentice is required to achieve one of the following qualifications:

  • SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activates (Industrial Science) SCQF Level 7 GE4C 23 SQA
  • SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activates (Industrial Science) SCQF Level 7 GE4G 23 PAA\VQSET
  • SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activates (Education Science) SCQF Level 7 GE4A 23 SQA
  • SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activates (Education Science) SCQF Level 7 GE4E 23 PAA\VQSET
  • SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries SCQF Level 7 GJ30 23 SQA

Plus one of the following must be achieved:

  • National Certificate in Applied Sciences SCQF Level 6 G90N 46
  • National Progression Award in Laboratory Science SCQF Level 6 G9G6 46
  • Higher National Certificate in Bioscience SCQF Level 7 G8WV 15
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences SCQF Level 7 G7V9 15 Lapsing date 31/7/2017
  • Professional Development Award in Laboratory Science SCQF Level 7 G9F0 47
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences SCQF Level 7 GK6E 15 This qualification will replace the HNC in Applied Science G7V9 15 once it has lapsed. New Modern Apprentices can register on this qualification now.

Each apprentice is required to achieve the following Core Skills:

  • Communication SCQF Level 5 SQA unit Code F3GB 11
  • Working with Others SCQF Level 5 SQA Unit Code F3GE 11
  • Problem Solving SCQF Level 5 SQA Unit Code F3GD 11
  • Information and Communication Technology SCQF Level 5 SQA Unit Code F3GC 11
  • Numeracy SCQF Level 5 SQA Unit Code F3GF 11

All Core Skills will require separate certification.

The full framework can be viewed here.