Vocational Training

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) are programmes which provide vocational training to nationally recognised standards for people who have left full-time education and are in employment. The College can also help school leavers seeking their first experience of working life to access a range of training opportunities either in employment or on work placement.

You can learn as you earn, in the workplace, with SVQs and MAs.

SVQs are available at various levels, depending on the skill level and job role of the applicant

MAs are designed for people in employment capable of achieving an SVQ at an appropriate level between levels 2 – 5.

For those not in employment, the College can assist in placing applicants with an employer to gain job-related skills which may lead to employment either with the same or another organisation. Working with a local company can provide practical experience; help trainees gain confidence; and help guide trainees to the right career path.

Occupational areas in which you can achieve an SVQ or MA with Dundee College

Accounting
MA Accounting Level 3

Administration & Information Technology
SVQ Business and Administration Level 2
MA Business and Administration Level 3/4

Care
SVQ Childrens Care, Learning & Development Level 2
MA Childrens Care, Learning and Development Level 3
MA Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 3 & 4
MA Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 and 4
SVQ Health and Social Care Level 2
MA Registered Manager in Health and Social Care Level 4

Professional Cookery
SVQ Professional Cookery Level 1*
SVQ Professional Cookery Level 2*
MA Food Preparation and Cooking Level 2 & 3

Hairdressing
SVQ Hairdressing level 2

Sports and Sports Coaching
SVQ Activity Leader Level 2*

Retail
SVQ Retail Skills Level 2
MA Retail Skills Level 3
SVQ Customer Service Level 2
MA Customer Service Level 3

Vehicle Engineering
MA Vehicle Body and Paint Operations Level 3
MA Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3

*These courses are available as full-time options