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ACG Decision List


Accreditation Co-ordination Group Decision List

18/02/2026

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Approved Products

Structure

Developed by Product Title
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) SVQ in Painting (Construction) at SCQF Level 5
  SVQ in Painting and Decorating (Construction) Level 6
NSAFD SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Distribution Skills) at SCQF Level 5*
*Amendment - SCQF approval date updated

Assessment Strategy

Developed by Product Title
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction - Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Core Skills

Developed by Product Title
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) SVQ in Painting (Construction) at SCQF Level 5
  SVQ in Painting and Decorating (Construction) at SCQF Level 6

Qualification Accreditation

Accreditation

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
There are no accredited awards to report this week.

Re-accreditation

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
There are no re-accredited awards to report this week.

Extension/Amendment

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
Qualifications Scotland SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 GR5N 22 31/07/2030
Amendment: update to structure (no change to credit rating)

Extension

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
First Aid Awards Ltd Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health at SCQF Level 5 R680 04 30/04/2031
Qualifications Scotland SVQ Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance at SCQF Level 8 GR69 24 31/07/2029
  SVQ in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 6 GL39 22 31/07/2027
  SVQ in Instructing Exercise and Fitness at SCQF Level 5 GL9H 22 31/07/2027
  SVQ in Managing Individuals in a Custodial Environment at SCQF Level 7 GN7W 24 31/03/2029
  SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 GR5N 22 31/07/2030

Amendment

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
Qualifications Scotland & NSAFD SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Meat and Poultry Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0A 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Production and Processing Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0H 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Dairy Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW02 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Distribution Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW03 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Fish and Shellfish Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW04 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Brewing Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW05 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW06 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Food Sales and Service Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW07 22 30/09/2027
Qualifications Scotland & Scottish Bakers SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Craft Bakery Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0E 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Distribution Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0F 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Production and Processing Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0J 22 30/09/2027
  SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Food Sales and Service Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW08 22 30/09/2027
Qualifications Scotland & Scottish Craft Butchers SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Meat and Poultry Skills) at SCQF Level 5 GW0G 22 30/09/2027
Amendment to SCQF approval date.

Withdrawn

Awarding Body Qualification Title Code Accreditation End Date
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Certificate in Supporting Engineering Construction Activities at SCQF Level 5 R133 04 31/01/2026
  Diploma in Welding Engineering Construction Pipework at SCQF Level 7 R137 04 31/01/2026
  Diploma in Welding Engineering Construction Plate at SCQF Level 7 R138 04 31/01/2026
  Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems - Pipefitting at SCQF Level 5  R166 04 31/01/2026

SCQF Credit Rating

Developing Body Qualification Title
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) SVQ in Painting (Construction) at SCQF Level 5
  SVQ in Painting and Decorating (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
NSAFD SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (Distribution Skills) at SCQF Level 5

Modern Apprenticeship

Title SCQF Level SCQF Credit Min
There are no Modern Apprenticeships to report this week.

New Approved Awarding Bodies

Awarding Body Date Approved
There are no new approved awarding bodies to report this week.

Deferred decisions

Deferred
There are no deferred decisions to report this week.