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SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7

The aim of this qualification is to enable those working in a care environment to improve their working practice by developing their skills, knowledge, and understanding of their role in the workplace. This course will allow you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You must be working in a senior/practitioner role to undertake this course

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Certification:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • flexible part-time
  • Study is undertaken in your own time and you are assessed in your workplace.
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Who is this course for?

Staff working with and supporting adults. This can be in various settings.
Tis course is for staff who are in a more senior role and take on more responsibilities.

What qualifications will I gain?

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare Level 7

What will I learn on the course?

  • Promote effective communication for and about individuals
  • Contribute to the care plan process
  • Reflect on and develop your practice
  • Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals

Optional Units:

  • 4 optional units specific to candidate job role

Application Information

What further course options are available?

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare Level 9 if you are in the correct job role

How will this help my career?

  • Progression and job opportunities include registration with the Scottish Social Services Council at appropriate level
  • You will be qualified to carry out jobs at the appropriate level

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SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 7

This is a vocational qualification which allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work. As much of the evidence for the portfolio is generated in the workplace through a portfolio of evidence you will be assigned an individual assessor who will observe your work practice and support you throughout this qualification. You should ideally have been working in your current employment for a minimum of 6 months or volunteering for 16 hours per week before undertaking this qualification. Successful completion of the course will enable you to seek employment and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at Practitioner Level. Visit the SSSC website for more information about registration.