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SVQ IN PROCUREMENT AT SCQF LEVEL 6

  • Start date:   August 2024
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
  • Course Type:   Work Based Learning (SVQs)

SVQ IN PROCUREMENT AT SCQF LEVEL 6

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Procurement at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.


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: 1300

 

You can read more about the enrolment process here

 

 

 

  • What the course includes

    SVQs in Procurement are designed to for those working in a variety of Engineering settings

     

    Mandatory units cover

    • Analysing information on the procurement of supplies
    • Analysing performance of suppliers
    • Identifying suppliers
    • Ordering

     

    There are a wide range of optional units including

    • Maintaining relationships
    • Monitoring projects
    • Administering contracts
    • Verifying suppliers
    • Effective working relationships
    • Complying with regulations and
    • Communication
ESOL

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 job or placement 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.

  • ESOL National 3

    Where it leads

    Education: an HNC/HND in Supply Chain Management or a related area; an SVQ at levels 4 and 5 in Supply Chain Management; relevant professional body qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS); degree level study at a higher education institution

    Employment: opportunities in a wide range of sectors, perhaps as a senior buyer or procurement manager

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

This course can also be delivered under the Management Modern Apprenticeship framework.

To find out more about a Modern Apprentice opportunity, please contact lmacdonald@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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