SAFETY QUALITY TECHNOLOGY. SQA Guidance Booklet (214)

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1 SAFETY QUALITY TECHNOLOGY SQA Guidance Booklet (214)

2 SELECT 2015 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of SELECT Rev 29/06/2015

3 Contents SELECT Course No. 214 SQA Customised Award in Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations (Including Periodic Inspection) to BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No. 3:2015 (IET Wiring Regulations 17 th Edition) Page(s) Course Programme 1 3 Appeals Procedure 4 Equal Opportunities Statement for Learners 5 Grievance Procedure 6 Candidate Induction Security Policy 6 Plagiarism and Collusion 7 8

4 Course Programme Home-Study (Optional) Introduction to BS 7671 Course (Online) This course will take about 4.0 hours to complete. The course consists of 8 modules in total. Introduction Module 1 Introduction to Part 1, Scope, object and fundamental principles Module 2 Introduction to Part 2, Definitions Module 3 Introduction to Part 3, Assessment of General characteristics Module 4 Introduction to Part 4, Protection for Safety Module 5 Introduction to Part 5 Selection and Erection of Equipment Module 6 Introduction to Part 6, Inspection & Testing Module 7 Introduction to Part 7, Special Installations and locations. Assessment - At the end of each module there are questions that need completed. You must get 80% to pass the module. You will get feedback at the end of the module and the opportunity to re-sit the module as often as you wish. Initial Verification of Electrical Installation to BS 7671 (Day-Training Course) This course covers principles of Inspection, Testing and Certification. This course will help those who wish to carry out inspection, testing and certification of new electrical installations and additions and alterations to an installation in gaining an understanding of the particular requirements for such work given in the current edition of BS

5 Course Programme It is a requirement of this course that a person be competent. This course is designed for competent electrical practitioners. We would normally expect attendees to have Level 3 apprenticeships in Electrical Installations (or equivalent qualification). ASSESSMENT The assessment is carried out as follows with course notes and BS 7671 available for reference. (1) A multiple choice questionnaire is attempted by participants at the end of the day-course. Time allowed 45 minutes (2) A practical exercise carrying out an Inspection, Test and Certification of an installation simulator is carried out in two stages on the training day. Time allowed 2 hours The SQA certificate is granted on satisfactory demonstration of competence as outlined below. A candidate may re-sit any part of the assessment where non-achievement takes place. Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installation to BS 7671 (Day-Training Course) This course covers the Requirements for Periodic Inspection under BS Guidance is given on how best to complete associated paperwork including completion of the Electrical Installation Condition Report, associated Condition Report Inspection Schedule and Schedule of Test Results. Information and guidance on classification codes is also given. The course combines both theory and practical work. 2

6 Course Programme ASSESSMENT The assessment is carried out as follows with course notes and BS 7671 available for reference. 1. Case Study Workbook a) Part 1 Completion of Condition Report Inspection Schedule (1 Hour) b) Part 2 A practical exercise and completion of the Circuit Chart (1.5 Hours) c) Part 3 Completion of Electrical Installation Condition Report (1 Hour) 2. Multiple Choice Test Paper Time allowed 45 minutes 3

7 Appeals Procedure All candidates have the right to appeal against any decision made by their Assessor. Initially, any concern about assessment will be dealt with by the Assessor. If the matter has been discussed and no satisfactory outcome has been achieved, the matter will be referred to the Internal Verifier. If no satisfactory outcome has been achieved after this discussion, the candidate may appeal to an independent third party. This could be another Internal Verifier not previously involved in the assessment of the candidate or someone from within or from outside the centre with a broad expertise in the award area. In the case of Appeals relating to the SQA Customised Award Course these may be referred to the External Verifier. If the candidates remain unhappy the final stage is to refer the complaint directly to the awarding body. Details of the appeal: i.e. its nature, persons involved and dates of discussion and meetings will be recorded as evidence than at appeal has been processed. 4

8 Equal Opportunities Statement for Learners We are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in training. We aim to treat all learners with dignity and respect and to ensure no learners or potential learners are denied access to training or discriminated against unfairly. All staff involved in the delivery of the SQA Customised Award qualifications are made aware of the provisions of this document and are offered advice and training, as appropriate, on issues relating to equal opportunities. We expect staff to treat all individuals equally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, trade union activity or political belief. All staff have a duty to ensure that their personal conduct conforms to our policies and codes of conduct. We expect all learners to treat staff and other learners with respect and equally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, trade union activity or political belief. We aim to provide an environment that promotes equality of opportunity by ensuring that all learners have equal access to the resources needed for their course and that the learning environment is accessible for all learners. We ensure that all materials related to the course are free from any discriminatory language and use clear language and terms that are commonly understood within the industry. When appropriate we will make alteration to training/assessment to meet the special needs of learners on the SQA Customised Award Courses. If you feel that you need any assistance please speak with your Trainer in the first instance. Any alterations must be agreed with the Internal Verifier and reasons for the changes recorded. Any learners who consider that they have not been treated in accordance with this policy should submit their complaint in writing to the Internal Verifier. All complaints will be investigated and, if appropriate, remedial action will be taken. 5

9 Grievance Procedure All candidates have the right to raise any concerns on any aspect of their training course. Initially, any concern about the training course should be dealt with by the Assessor. If the matter has been discussed and no satisfactory outcome has been achieved, the matter will be referred to the Training Manager. However, where the nature of the concern would mean that you are not comfortable raising the grievance with the Assessor, you should contact the Training Manager at SELECT. This process does not cover the assessment process; this is dealt with under the Appeals Procedure. Candidate Induction Security Policy Information relating to your course including Registration documents and Assessment Materials will be stored at SELECT. This information can only be accessed by relevant staff. Information will be stored electronically on the SELECT courses database & on SQA Rex/Connect. This is pass-worded & can only be accessed by relevant SELECT staff. Information will be passed to SQA that relates to your Registration & Certification of the course. 6

10 Plagiarism and Collusion Plagiarism and collusion are both forms of cheating something that SELECT and the SQA take very seriously. The following is a definition of both plagiarism and collusion. About Plagiarism Plagiarism involves taking someone else s words or ideas and trying to pass them off as your own. This includes failing to acknowledge sources of information that you have used in your work. Some examples of plagiarism are: Including parts of someone else s work in your own without using quotation marks and identifying the source. This includes cutting and pasting information from the internet. Copying, re-wording or summarising someone else s work and including it as your own without acknowledging the source. Not labelling diagrams/illustrations that you have used. About collusion Collusion involves working together with other students on a task that should have been done on your own. This includes giving assistance to or lending materials to another candidate which they then submit as their own work. How are plagiarism and collusion identified? There are many ways to identify plagiarism and collusion, including: Assessors and Internal Verifiers checking drafts of work may be able to spot changes in the style of writing and use of language. Markers are highly experienced subject specialists who are very familiar with work on the topic concerned they may have read the source you are using (or even marked the essay you are thinking about copying from!). 7

11 Plagiarism and Collusion Consequences If a student is suspected of plagiarising work, the tutor will investigate this further and take appropriate action. Appropriate action will depend on the situation but may include work being reassessed or if severe an expulsion from the course. If a tutor is found to have supported plagiarism, then an investigation will be undertaken by the Internal Verifier and appropriate action taken. *This text is taken from the leaflet Your Coursework 2007 a guide to candidates, which is available from the SQA Website ( 8

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