Vocational Qualifications
McCrae Training delivers Vocational Qualifications (VQs) throughout the UK & Ireland covering Water and Waste-Water Networks, Treatment, Design and Gas.
As an approved Training Provider we offer VQs for a range of people including new staff, apprentices, those with experience who have no formally recognised qualifications, employees taking part in a training scheme, learning studying part-time, or individuals who want to follow up qualifications with practical and vocational skills.
A VQ allows an employee to:
- Do their job well and with confidence
- Increase their motivation and ambition
- Feel prepared to take on responsibility
- Show their commitment to their work
Benefits for employers include:
- Increased productivity
- Improvements in quality
- More loyal workforce
- Improvements in staff retention
Funding is administered, controlled and issued by SDS (Skills Development Scotland) in Scotland, and ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) in England.
Many different Vocational pathways can be followed and are designed to suit the areas employers and their staff are operating within the sector. A full list of Vocational Qualifications subjects are listed here:
Vocational Qualification Subjects
Water Distribution and Self Lay / Main Laying & Service Laying
- VQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Main Layer at SCQF Level 5
- VQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) — Service Layer at SCQF Level 5
- VQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Supervisor at SCQF Level 6
Waste Water Networks
- Diploma in Sewage and Drainage Operations: Sewerage Investigative CCTV Operative at SCQF Level 5
- Diploma in Sewage and Drainage Operations: Water Jetting Operative at SCQF Level 5
- Diploma in Sewage and Drainage Operations: Sewerage Repair and Maintenance Operative at SCQF Level 5
Gas
- VQ in Network Construction Operations Level 1 – Assistant
- VQ in Network Construction Operations Level 2 – Main Layer
- VQ in Network Construction Operations Level 2 – Service Layer
Water Distribution Network Design
VQ in Designing Water Networks at SCQF Level 6
Water & Waste Water Treatment
VQ in Controlling Process Operations at SCQF Level 6
Leak Detection & Control
VQ in Leakage Control (Water) at SCQF Level 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There Funding Available For A Vocational Qualification?
Yes, there is funding available. Check out our Funding & Grants Page to find out more.
What Does The Candidate Learn?
Vocational Qualifications are work-based qualifications. They work as a guarantee that someone can do their job well and to the national standards for their sector.
How Long Will A Vocational Qualification Last?
A Vocational Qualification lasts roughly 4 months.
What Accreditation Does Someone On A Vocational Qualification Receive?
What Does A Vocational Qualification Involve?
As VQs are work-based qualifications, they don't have to be done in the classroom. Many people achieve these qualifications while carrying out their normal day-to-day work. During the process, there are no formal written exams, candidates will instead build up and submit evidence, usually from their day-to-day work. The candidate will work through the units and will be assessed by a qualified assessor.
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