Sport, Health & Social Care Modern Apprenticeships
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for individuals working in social services and healthcare settings who want to develop their skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. It is suitable for both new and existing employees who support individuals to achieve positive outcomes and improve their quality of life.
What Will I Learn?
Delivered in the workplace, this qualification will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to provide high-quality care and support in a social services and healthcare setting.
You will develop your ability to support individuals, promote wellbeing, work collaboratively with others and contribute to safe, person-centred care, while building the professional skills required for effective practice.
The qualification also strengthens a range of transferable and core workplace skills that support professional development and career progression
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship - Social Services and Health Care SCQF Level 6
Duration/Attendance
This qualification is delivered entirely in the workplace, with no requirement to attend college.
Apprentices develop their skills and knowledge through their day-to-day role and are supported by a dedicated assessor throughout the programme.
Completed over 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Must be working in a care setting or volunteering for 16 hours or more per week.
Must have been working or volunteering for 6 months or more.
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
Modern Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare Level 7
How Does It Help My Career?
The course will allow you to start building your learning in the care sector and will also allow you to register with the SSSC.
This qualification supports career progression within the social services and healthcare sector by developing the skills and experience required for increased responsibility and specialist roles. It can also provide a pathway to further qualifications and professional development.
Application Process
Enquiry only.
Who Is This Course For?
This is for staff working in an adult care setting and for those working at Care Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker level. For staff starting their career in the care sector.
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for individuals working in social services and healthcare settings who want to develop their skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. It is suitable for both new and existing employees who support individuals to achieve positive outcomes and are looking to enhance their practice and progress their career within the sector.
What Will I Learn?
Delivered in the workplace, this qualification will help you develop the advanced skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work effectively in a social services and healthcare setting.
You will enhance your understanding of person-centred practice, safeguarding, wellbeing and professional values, while developing your ability to take responsibility for your practice, support others, contribute to service improvement and deliver positive outcomes for individuals.
The qualification also strengthens a range of transferable workplace skills that support professional development, increased responsibility and career progression within the sector.
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship - Social Services and Health Care SCQF Level 7
Duration/Attendance
This qualification is delivered entirely in the workplace, with no requirement to attend college.
Apprentices develop their skills and knowledge through their day-to-day role and are supported by a dedicated assessor throughout the programme.
Completed over 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Must be working in a care setting or volunteering for 16 hours or more per week
Must have been working or volunteering for 6 months or more
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
MA Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9
How Does It Help My Career?
This qualification supports career progression within the social services and healthcare sector by developing the knowledge and experience required for increased responsibility, specialist roles and further professional development.
Application Process
Enquiry only.
Who Is This Course For?
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for individuals working in social services and healthcare roles who have responsibility for delivering care and support, often with a greater degree of autonomy and professional judgement. It is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification and progress their career within the sector.
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for individuals working with children and young people in social services settings who want to develop their skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. It is suitable for both new and existing employees who support children, young people and families, and are looking to enhance their practice and progress their career within the sector.
What Will I Learn?
Delivered in the workplace, this qualification will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to support children and young people effectively.
You will develop your understanding of child development, safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred practice, while building the professional skills required to promote positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7
Duration/Attendance
This qualification is delivered entirely in the workplace, with no requirement to attend college.
Apprentices develop their skills and knowledge through their day-to-day role and are supported by a dedicated assessor throughout the programme.
Completed over 9-12 months.
Entry Requirements
Must be employed in a childcare setting, including educational services, residential care settings, foster care, afterschool clubs.
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
MA in Childcare SCQF 9
How Does It Help My Career?
This qualification supports career progression within the social services sector by developing the knowledge and experience required for increased responsibility and specialist roles. It can also provide a pathway to further qualifications and professional development.
Application Process
Enquiry only.
Who Is This Course For?
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for individuals working with children and young people in social services, residential care, childcare or community-based settings. It is suitable for both new and existing employees who want to develop their skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification and progress their career while supporting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.
Course Information
This Technical Apprenticeship is designed for experienced practitioners working in social services and healthcare settings who have significant responsibility for supporting individuals, leading aspects of service delivery and influencing practice. It is suitable for those looking to develop advanced skills, gain a higher-level qualification and progress into senior or specialist roles within the sector.
What Will I Learn?
Delivered in the workplace, this qualification will help you develop the advanced skills, knowledge and confidence required to work effectively in complex social services and healthcare environments.
You will enhance your ability to lead practice, support positive outcomes, manage challenging situations, work collaboratively with partners and contribute to service improvement. The qualification also develops a range of professional and transferable skills that support leadership, decision-making and career progression.
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare Technical SCQF Level 9
Duration/Attendance
This qualification is delivered entirely in the workplace, with no requirement to attend college.
Apprentices develop their skills and knowledge through their day-to-day role and are supported by a dedicated assessor throughout the programme.
Completed over 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Must be working in a care setting at leadership or management level.
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
Further Management or degree programmes
How Does It Help My Career?
This qualification supports progression into senior practitioner, specialist and leadership roles within the social services and healthcare sector. It demonstrates advanced professional competence and provides a strong foundation for further professional and academic development.
Application Process
Enquiry only.
Who Is This Course For?
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for experienced practitioners working in social services and healthcare roles who have responsibility for leading teams/individuals and delivering care and support, often with a greater degree of autonomy and professional judgement. It is suitable for those looking to develop enhanced skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification and progress their career within the sector.
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship aims to help people working in Healthcare Support improve their practice by developing the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for their role in the workplace.
What Will I Learn?
You are required to achieve the following qualification:
Pathway 1: SVQ Level 2 Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 6 + Core Skills
OR
Pathway 2: SVQ Level 2 Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) at SCQF level 6 + Core Skills
To achieve the SVQ Level 2 Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF Level 6, you must complete a minimum of six units, comprising three mandatory units, and three or more units from the list of optional units in one of the two pathways.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are work-based qualifications, which are based on National Occupational Standards of competence drawn up by representatives from each industry sector. SVQs are made up of units – normally between six and ten – which break a job down into separate functions reflecting the different kinds of activities of a job.
SVQs are available at five levels – although most are at level 2 and level 3. When someone has achieved an SVQ, there is a guarantee that they have the skills and knowledge needed to do their job. All Scottish Modern Apprenticeships must contain a relevant SVQ (or NVQ), or equivalent qualification.
You are also required to achieve the following Core Skills:
Communication SCQF Level 4
Working with others SCQF Level 4
Problem Solving SCQF Level 4
Information and Communication Technology SCQF Level 4
Numeracy SCQF Level 4
Core Skills are skills and abilities which everyone needs in their work. This is true for every job in every workplace. Core Skills also feature in National Qualifications such as Standard Grades and Highers, and since 2000, Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate. Those who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the levels given above – either in the workplace, or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship - Healthcare Support SCQF Level 6 (SVQ Level 2)
Duration/Attendance
Work-based, 12-18 months
Entry Requirements
Must be employed in a healthcare support worker role.
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
MA Healthcare Support SQCF 7
How Does It Help My Career?
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with nationally recognised qualifications, whilst gaining on-the-job experience and competence.
Application Process
If you are seeking a Modern Apprenticeship, you will need to secure employment.
If you are an employer seeking to start a Modern Apprentice, please enquire or speak with a member of our MA Team.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is for those in employment in a healthcare support worker role.
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship aims to help people working in Healthcare Support improve their practice by developing the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for their role in the workplace.
What Will I Learn?
You are required to achieve the following qualification:
Pathway 1: SVQ Level 3 Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 7 + Core Skills
OR
Pathway 2: SVQ Level 3 Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) at SCQF level 7 + Core Skills
You are also required to achieve the following Core Skills:
Communication SCQF Level 5
Working with others SCQF Level 5
Problem Solving SCQF Level 5
Information and Communication Technology SCQF Level 5
Numeracy SCQF Level 5
Core Skills are skills and abilities which everyone needs in their work. This applies to every job in every workplace. Core Skills also feature in National Qualifications such as Standard Grades and Highers and since 2000, Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate. Those who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the levels given above – either in the workplace, or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship Healthcare Support SCQF Level 7 (SVQ Level 3)
Duration/Attendance
Work-based, 12 months
Entry Requirements
Must be employed in a healthcare support worker role
Further Course Options
On successful completion, apprentices may progress to:
Higher education or other professional development courses, which could lead to supervisor or management roles.
How Does It Help My Career?
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with nationally recognised qualifications, whilst gaining on-the-job experience and competence.
Application Process
If you are seeking a Modern Apprenticeship, you will need to secure employment.
If you are an employer seeking to start a Modern Apprentice, please enquire or speak with a member of our MA Team.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is for those in employment in a healthcare support worker role.