1. SQA Food and Drink Network Event
Matt Hardy – Qualifications and Assessment Manager

2. Food and Drink Sector Updates
Recent development work reflects the importance of the sector and the priorities identified in the Skills Investment Plan
Significant activity undertaken in Scotland in :
Review of existing National Occupational Standards
Development of new National Occupational Standards
Development of brand new SVQs
Review of existing SVQs
Development of a new Modern Apprenticeship Framework
Development of a new pathway in existing MA Framework
Development of a brand new Foundation Apprenticeship

3. National Occupational Standards
During the following suites of National Occupational Standards were reviewed with employers and stakeholders across the 4 UK nations:
Production Management
Production and Control Operations
Supply Chain
A brand new suite of National Occupational Standards was developed with employers (primarily led by Scotland):
Distilling

4. SVQs
The following existing SVQs were reviewed by employers, providers and stakeholders in :
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Bakery Skills) at SCQF Level 6
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Dairy Skills) at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Distribution Skills) at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Food Sales and Service Skills) at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Production and Processing Skills) at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Supply Chain Skills) at SCQF Level 6
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations: Food Manufacturing Excellence at SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations: Food Manufacturing Excellence at SCQF Level 6
New SVQs developed:
SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Brewing Skills) at SCQF L5
SVQ in Food Technology at SCQF L6

5. Modern Apprenticeships
A new Modern Apprenticeship Framework in Food and Drink Technical at SCQF L6 was developed in
This Framework consists of the:
SVQ in Food Technology at SCQF L6
Core Skills are mapped at SCQF L5 and embedded within the mandatory units of the SVQ
Technical Certificate – the HNC in Food Science and Technology approved of by employers and stakeholders as provided the technical knowledge aspects
A new pathway has been added to the existing MA in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF L5:
Brewing Skills – consists of new SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Brewing Skills) at SCQF L5

6. Foundation Apprenticeship
A new Foundation Apprenticeship has been developed for the food and drink sector in
Co-designed with employers, this Foundation Apprenticeship will help school pupils develop the skills they need to enter a career in the food and drink industry
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies includes:
A National Progression Award (NPA) in Food Manufacturing at SCQF level 6
Awards in Health & Safety and Food Hygiene at SCQF level 5
Five units of an SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF level 6
A substantial work placement
Launch for pupils in S5 and S6 in – contracting with colleges being finalised

7. Planned Developments 2018-19
Substantial programme of NOS reviews planned for , consisting of:
Business & People: Food Business Strategic Leadership, Food Business Operational Management, Food Business Resource Development, Food Business Growth and Development, Food Business Marketing and Customer Service
Product Development
Meat and Poultry Processing
Fish and Shellfish Processing
Milling and Cereals
Sweet Confectionery
Brewing
Fresh Produce
Wine Making
Support Operations
New SVQs planned:
Distilling
Higher level Brewing
Food Technical (Degree Level)
Review of existing SVQ:
Livestock Market Droving
Modern Apprenticeships:
New Higher Level Brewing
New pathway in Distilling