Qualification Structure for SQA Level 3

Qualification Structure for SQA Level 3

Certificate in Principles of the Creative and Cultural Sector

SQA Qualification Code: GK31 70

Ofqual Qualification Code: 601/4924/3

Total Qualification Time:150 hours

Minimum Guided Learning Hours:55

Credit value: 15

To gain the qualification,learners must achieve a minimum total of 15credits(150 TQT)
This comprises:
8credits from the Mandatory Core Units
plus 7credits from the Optional Units

Please note: It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory Core Units: Learners must achieve all8 credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H85D 70 / Understand the Creative and Cultural Industry / D/503/0271 / 3 / 4 / 23
H84E 70 / Principles of Personal Responsibilities and how to Develop and Evaluate own Performance at Work / D/601/7644 / 3 / 4 / 23

Pathway 1 Community Arts

Mandatory Units for Pathway 1: Learners must achieve 6credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H848 70 / Keep up to date with Developments in the Arts / R/601/7771 / 3 / 3 / 48

Optional Units for Pathway 1: Learners must achieve a minimum of 1 credit

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H84H 70 / Principles of Project Management / A/601/7652 / 3 / 2 / 16
H83J 62 / Principles of Team Leading / R/506/2294 / 2 / 5 / 37
H83K 70 / Understand the Customer Service Environment / Y/506/2152 / 3 / 5 / 40

Pathway 2Cultural Venue Operations

Mandatory Units for Pathway 2: Learners must achieve 5 credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H83K 62 / Understand the Customer Service Environment / Y/506/2152 / 3 / 5 / 40

Optional Units for Pathway 2: Learners must achieve a minimum of 1

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H84H 70 / Principles of Project Management / A/601/7652 / 3 / 2 / 16
H83J 62 / Principles of Team Leading / R/506/2294 / 2 / 5 / 37
H83K 70 / Understand the Customer Service Environment / Y/506/2152 / 3 / 5 / 40

Pathway 3 Live Events

Mandatory Units for Pathway 3: Learners must achieve 4 credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H84C 70 / Principles of Budgets in a Business Environment / F/601/7653 / 3 / 2 / 16
H85J 70 / Understand the Role of Marketing and Advertising in Live Events and Promotion / K/601/6321 / 3 / 2 / 16

Optional Units for Pathway 3: Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H8KW 70 / Principles of Working with and Supervising Others in a Business Environment / H/601/7645 / 3 / 3 / 24
H84H 70 / Principles of Project Management / A/601/7652 / 3 / 2 / 16
H848 70 / Keep up to date with Developments in the Arts / R/601/7771 / 3 / 6 / 48

Pathway 4Music Business

Mandatory Units for Pathway 4: Learners must achieve 11credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H85F 70 / Understand the Production of Promotional Material for the Music Industry / J/601/6679 / 3 / 3 / 18
H855 70 / Understand how Artist Agreements and Contracts Work / A/601/6663 / 3 / 3 / 18
H861 70 / Understand Record Label Identity and Branding / J/601/6682 / 3 / 3 / 18
H8D4 70 / Understanding the Impact of Emerging Technology on the Music Industry / J/505/1308 / 3 / 2 / 12

Optional Units for Pathway 4: Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits

Mandatory Units for Pathway 5:Costume and Wardrobe: Learners must achieve 4 credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H84F 70 / Principles of Planning Costumes for a Production / Y/503/0270 / 3 / 4 / 21

Optional Units for Pathway 5 : Learners must achieve a minimum of 3credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H84H 70 / Principles of Project Management / A/601/7652 / 3 / 2 / 16
H83F 62 / Awareness of Health and Safety in the Creative and Cultural Sector / J/601/6715 / 2 / 2 / 14
H848 70 / Keep up to date with Developments in the Arts / R/601/7771 / 3 / 6 / 48
H83H 62 / Principles of Technical and Production Developments in the Live Arts / A/503/0259 / 2 / 3 / 18
H83J 62 / Principles of Team Leading / R/506/2294 / 2 / 5 / 37

Mandatory Units for Pathway 6 :Technical Theatre: Learners must achieve 3credits

SQA Unit Code / Unit Title / Regulator’s Unit code / Level / Credit value / GLH / TQT
H83H 62 / Principles of Technical and Production Developments in the Live Arts / A/503/0259 / 2 / 3 / 18

Optional Units for Pathway 6: Learners must achieve a minimum of 4credits

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