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?

Once successfully completed, the candidate with receive an SQA Certificate and potentially an EUSR Card if appropriate to the subject.

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.