G9LN 23 SVQ in Agriculture: Livestock level 3 –
Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 13 Units in total. This comprises:
 5 Mandatory Units
 8 Optional Units
Please note the table below shows the SSC identification codes listed alongside the
corresponding SQA Unit codes. It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your
recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.
Mandatory Units: Candidates must complete 5 Credits
SQA
code
SSC
code
SCQF
level
F7VH 04
CU3
Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety
and Security
5
11
F7VL 04
CU7
Receive, Transmit and Store Information within
the Workplace
-
-
F8EK 04
LP37
Plan, Monitor and Evaluate the Disposal of
Waste
-
-
F8DV 04
EC19
Implement Environmental Good Practice at
Work
-
-
F8DN 04
LP24
Establish, Monitor and Maintain Appropriate
Conditions for Livestock
7
12
Title
SCQF
credits
Optional Units: Candidates must complete 3 to 8 Credits from this group
SQA code
SSC
code
SCQF
level
F8F8 04
LP25
Promote and Maintain the Healthy Performance
of Livestock
7
12
F8DH 04
LP26
Establish, Monitor and Maintain Site Hygiene
and Bio-Security
7
12
F8E4 04
LP27
7
12
Title
Maintain, Monitor and Evaluate
SCQF
credits
the Provision of Feed and Water to Livestock
F8EJ 04
LP30
Plan, Introduce and Evaluate Livestock
Accommodation
7
11
F8EN 04
LP35
Prepare, Monitor and Maintain the Milking of
Livestock by Machine
7
12
F8DY 04
LP46
Maintain and Manage Grassland and Forage
Crops for Livestock Utilisation
8
13
F8F7 04
LP48
Promote and Maintain the Health and Wellbeing of Livestock
6
5
F7VB 04
CU28
Prepare for and Maintain Equipment and
Machines
6
10
F8E3 04
CU43
Maintain the Health and Well-being of Animals
During Transportation
-
-
F8DD 04
CU121
Delivering Artificial Insemination to Livestock
7
12
Optional Units: Candidates must complete up to 5 Credits from this group
SQA code
SSC
code
F8FA 04
AgC10
Promote, Monitor and Maintain the Healthy
Growth of Extensive Crops
6
10
F8DC 04
AgC112
Control the Harvesting of Extensive Crops by
Mechanical Means
6
6
F8EV 04
LP12
Prepare and Monitor Livestock on an Outdoor
Area
5
6
F8DL 04
LP9
Establish Pregnancy and Maintain Livestock
During Pregnancy
5
6
F8E7 04
LP29
Monitor and Maintain Livestock During and
After Parturition
6
7
F8DE 04
LP32
Determine the Suitability of Livestock for
Transfer , and Prepare and Monitor them
Ready for Transfer
6
8
F8D7 04
LP33
Collect and Prepare Semen for the Future
Artificial Insemination of Livestock
7
12
F8FF 04
LP34
Shear Livestock
7
12
F8EM 04
LP36
Prepare, Monitor and Maintain a Mechanicallycontrolled Livestock Production Environment
7
12
F8E5 04
LP49
Monitor and Maintain Feed Storage, Milling and
Mixing
6
7
F7SP 04
CU5
Develop Personal Performance and Maintain
Working Relationships
5
10
Title
SCQF
level
SCQF
credits
F7W0 04
CU8
Transport Supplies of Physical Resources
within the Work Area
4
3
F7VX 04
CU9
Transport and Maintain Supplies of Physical
Resources within the Work Area
5
9
F8EW 04
CU12
Prepare and Operate a Power Vehicle
5
6
F8ET 04
CU18
Prepare and Maintain Structures and Surfaces
5
6
F7SH 04
CU21
Construct New Structures and Surfaces
6
12
F8DF 04
CU36
Enable Animals to Reproduce and Care for
their Young
7
12
F8DW 04
CU42
Load and Unload Animals for Transport
4
4
F7TK 04
CU88
Manage Habitats
-
-
F8FH 04
CU116
Supervise the Selection, Preparation and
Operation of Tractors and Attachments
-
-
F8EG 04
AgC13
Monitor and Maintain the Storage of Harvested
Crops
7
12
F8F9 04
EC1
Promote Responsible Public Use of the
Environment
-
-
F8F3 04
EC2
Prepare to Undertake and Report on a Field
Survey
-
-
F7W7 04
A1
Manage your Own Resources
-
-
F7WC 04
B5
Providing Direction: Provide Leadership for
your Team
-
-
F7WA 04
25
Organise the Delivery of Reliable Customer
Service
-
-
F7W5 04
26
Improve Customer Relationship
-
-
F7W8 04
32
Monitor and Solve Customer Service Problems
-
-
F8DM 04
-
Establish Pregnancy and Manage Livestock
During Gestation
7
12