This qualification is a Scottish Vocational qualification (SVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed to do the job, ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems. SVQ's are based on National Occupational Standards, which you must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of SVQ's will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential.

There are no entry qualifications or age limits required for these qualifications and /or units unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment. Assessment is open to any learner who has the potential to reach the standards laid down for this qualification and/or units.

This SVQ qualification in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 is for individuals who wish to develop their skills and gain knowledge in variety of engineering operations activities within the industry. For those who wish to have a recognition of their competence that involves the application of knowledge in a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace, with learners gathering a portfolio of evidence to show their achievements against the National Occupational Standards.

Competence based qualifications are undertaken in the learner's place of work.

Qualification Specification