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SVQ IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION SCQF AT LEVEL 8

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 8
  • Course Type:   Work Based Learning (SVQs)

SVQ IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION SCQF AT LEVEL 8

The Business Administration at SCQF level 8 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work.


These qualifications have been designed in partnership with industry and SQA to ensure relevance to the sector.


Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.

Start Date:  Flexible

Duration:   1 year

Cost: £1000

 

  • What the course includes

    SVQs in Business and Administration are designed to equip those working in business and administration with the skills and knowledge they need to demonstrate competence in their job role.

    SCQF level 8 candidates will normally be managers with responsibility for staff and/or financial or other resources.

    Mandatory units cover

    • managing and being accountable for own performance, and
    • managing work and communication in a business environment

     

    There are a wide range of optional units including

    • business support services
    • project management
    • managing business resources
    • innovation and change
    • managing Information and data
    • customer service and communication
Care

Why study this course?

As assessment is normally carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work and allows candidates to generate evidence based on the actual work they are carrying out.

You will be assigned a highly experienced assessor to work with you on an individual basis. This assessor will support you build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence in this sector.

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates must be in a work place where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
  • No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although a minimum of six months experience in this sector is required.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    SVQs in Business Administration could provide progression to higher-level SVQs as your job role develops and changes

    The level 8 award could provide progression to:

    • an HNC/HND in Business, Administration or a related area
    • a PDA in Business or Administration
    • an SVQ in Management at SCQF level 8

Application

Please contact the Workforce Development department who will assess suitability of this qualification based on job role and experience at workbasedlearning@west-lothian.ac.uk or by calling 01506 427538

Fees, Finance and Funding

PFG funding is available for this course. Find out more by visiting our student funding page

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