These qualifications provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to work within a wide range of Engineering roles and Electrical, Instrument and Control, and Mechanical disciplines.
Competence qualifications:
- Are achieved in the workplace* and usually based on National Occupational Standards
- Enable individuals to demonstrate their skills in a wide range of Engineering disciplines
- SVQs are competence qualifications regulated and achieved in Scotland
No previous qualifications are required, however, it is expected that at Level 3 learners will have a fundamental level of experience and induction of the sector.
* The Performing Engineering Operations qualifications may be achieved in a simulated environment.