Business Administration SVQ SCQF Level 6
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION AT SCQF LEVEL 6
About this SVQ:

The Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 6 is suitable for those who may be relatively new to an administration role but is also suitable for an experienced administrator. Job roles at this level should involve responsibility and autonomy for a broad range of administrative activities.


This qualification takes 12 months to complete.

This Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) is awarded by SQA and consists of mandatory units and optional units. The range of optional units to choose from, enables the qualification to be tailored to meet both business requirements and the employees specific areas of development.

Mandatory units:
  • Plan how to manage and improve own performance in a business environment
  • Review and maintain work in a business environment
  • Communicate in a business environment
Optional units include:
  • Document production and design
  • Provide reception services
  • Contribute to running a project
  • Deliver, monitor and evaluate customer service
  • Support other people to work in business environment
  • Managing events, travel and accommodation
The Process:
The candidate will work towards building their e-portfolio with full support being provided by Rewards throughout the qualification, visiting the workplace to meet with the candidate. Progress will be reviewed at visits and we will seek the managers input and feedback as part of this. The e-portfolio allows the candidate to easily submit work and communicate with their assessor remotely, in between face to face visits.

Other Business and Administration SVQs

  • Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 5

    Suitable for those in a basic administration role with limited responsibilities and tasks, who is closely managed and guided .


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  • Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 8

    Suitable for those in a business and administrative position that involves responsibility for managing staff and/or financial or other resources. 


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