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SVQ: Management SCQF Level 7

You will have the opportunity to study a number of management and leadership subjects appropriate to your aspirations and work experience. Competencies covered include personal skills and working with people, providing direction and managing yourself, facilitating and managing change, risk, health and safety, and using resources and achieving results.

Course information

Certification:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Flexible learning

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Duration:

  • This course is undertaken in your workplace under the supervision of experienced management professionals using a flexible approach to match your individual learning needs. Typically these seminars are held on a monthly basis, the programme can be commenced at any time, and completion usually takes 12 months.
  • On enrolment, you will be provided with a Student Membership of the Chartered Institute of Management for 12 months, eligible for conversion to full membership on successful completion

Who is this course for?

  • The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Management at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
  • It has been developed to support those working as first line managers, section managers, assistant managers, trainee managers, senior supervisors, and those working in a range of other management positions.

What qualifications will I gain?

SVQ: Management SCQF Level 7

What will I learn on the course?

The course comprises 4 mandatory and 3 optional units.

Subjects taken will depend upon the needs of you and your organisation, but would typically include:

  • Develop your knowledge, skills and competence
  • Lead your team
  • Manage people’s performance at work
  • Provide healthy, safe, secure and productive working environments and practices
  • Develop operational plans
  • Implement change
  • Develop and sustain productive working relationships with colleagues

Application Information

What further course options are available?

This SVQ in Management at SCQF level 7 could provide progression to:
  • a Diploma in Management and Leadership at SCQF level 8 or a related area
  • a range of PDAs in Management from SCQF level 8 and above
  • an SVQ in Management at SCQF level 9
  • employment across many sectors in a middle management role

How will this help my career?

  • You will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.
  • As assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.