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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. You must be working in a childcare setting - this can be educational settings, residential, childminders, foster care, after school clubs

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Course information

Certification:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • Flexible learning (to be completed in 9-12 months).
  • This qualification is achieved through continual assessment within the workplace
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Who is this course for?

This is for those working with children/young people in various settings PAS staff in educational settings Residential Childcare StaffFoster Carers After School clubs Nurturing CentersNurseries

What qualifications will I gain?

SVQ Social Services, Children and Young People Level 7

What will I learn on the course?

Topics relevant to working with children and young people, including:


  • Child protection
  • Legislation
  • Health and safety
  • Communication
  • Values connected with residential child care
  • In addition, you will learn how to become a reflective practitioner

Application Information

What further course options are available?


  • HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the Individual SCQF Level 7.
  • HNC Childhood Practise Level 7
  • HNC: Social Services SCQF Level 7.

How will this help my career?

This allows for Career progression within the childcare sector, this gives valuable skills and knowledge, if may also provide a pathway to further learning within an educational setting This qualification will also allow you to register with the SSSC