BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION AT SCQF LEVEL 5
About this SVQ:
The Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 5 is suitable for those in a basic administration role with limited responsibilities and tasks, who is closely managed and guided .

This qualification takes 6-9 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:
  • Agree how to manage and improve own performance in a business environment
  • Undertake work in a business environment
  • Prepare to communicate in a business environment
Optional units include:
  • Document production
  • Collate and organise data
  • Meetings and diaries
  • Provide reception services
  • Maintain and issue stock items
  • IT and various specialist administrative functions
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.

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  • Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 8

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