GJ31 24 SVQ level 4 (Life Sciences and Related Industries) at SCQF Level (8) – Structure

To attain the qualification candidates must complete 8 Units in total. This comprises:
¨  2 Mandatory Units
¨  6 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 2 Units from this group
SQA code / SSC code / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H6G8 04 / COGLS319 / Develop and Maintain Health and Safety Procedures in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 6
H6F2 04 / COGLS202 / Maintain Effective and Efficient Working Relationships in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 6 / 3
Optional Units : Candidates must complete 4 Units from Group A
SQA code / SSC code / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H6G9 04 / COGLS309 / Make Presentations in the Work Place for Life Sciences and Related Industries / 8 / 8
H6G6 04 / COGLS311 / Develop And Provide Training in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 8 / 10
H6FR 04 / COGLS312 / Improve the Quality and Reliability of Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 8 / 10
H6GA 04 / COGLS324 / Managing Budgets in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 8 / 8
H6GB 04 / COGLS325 / Providing Leadership in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 9 / 12
H6GC 04 / COGLS326 / Encourage Problem Solving and Innovation in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 9 / 16
H6GD 04 / COGLS320 / Establish and Implement Quality Assurance Processes in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 9 / 20
H6G5 04 / COGLS327 / Applying Basic Statistics in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 8 / 16
Optional Units : Candidates must complete 2 Units from Group B
H6FV 04 / COGLS 316 / Amplifying and Analysing DNA Or RNA Samples Using PCR Or qPCR in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 9
H6FW 04 / COGLS 317 / Analysing Samples Using Light Microscopy in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 8
H6G4 04 / COGLS 328 / Analysis Of Samples Using Gas Chromatography in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 12
H6G2 04 / COGLS 314 / Analysis Of Samples Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 12
H6G0 04 / COGLS 303 / Plan and Collect Samples for Testing in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 11
H6FC 04 / COGLS 206 / Preparing Reagents in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 15
H6G1 04 / COGLS 306 / Carry Out Investigation in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 10
H6FY 04 / COGLS 330 / Analysis of DNA Using Gel Electrophoresis in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 8
H6G7 04 / COGLS 329 / Culturing or Fermenting Cells for Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 12
H6G3 04 / COGLS 315 / Analysis Of Samples Using Spectroscopy in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 8
H6FK 04 / COGLS 313 / Provide Technical Support for Computer Application Software and Equipment in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 10
H6FN 04 / COGLS 305 / Provide Technical Advice and Guidance in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 12
H6FP 04 / COGLS 211 / Prepare New Methods, Resources and Equipment for Learning Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries / 7 / 10