Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6 SVQ

What is special about this course?

This award meets the registration requirements for the Scottish Social Services Council for Care Workers. The SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 helps to develop skills and knowledge already gained in a care setting.

This is a work-based qualification and has a structured, but flexible delivery. Students are assessed in the workplace to allow them to demonstrate their competence.

 

Entry requirements

  • Suitable employment full or part-time, voluntary or paid, in social services and healthcare
  • Work in a care setting at a support level for a minimum of 3 months
  • Demonstrate your ability to write at SCQF level 5 or above with appropriate literacy skills
  • Full-time students: successful completion of the NC Child, Health and Social Care or relevant work experience

This SVQ can be studied as a full-time student, where you will undertake four days equivalent work placement, preparing you for a career in a health or social care setting, plus attendance at College for local support.

You will study six SVQ units as part of your award, 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units tailored to your role and responsibilities in your workplace. 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Work based

Full time

If you choose to study this course full-time, you will undertake four days of work in a social services setting and attend a virtual drop-in session with your assessor.

Work-based

If you undertake this course while at work, you will be supported in the workplace to complete your unit and attend a weekly virtual online drop-in with your assessor to assist you in completing your portfolio of evidence.  

Modern Apprenticeship

This course can also be studied as part of a modern apprenticeship. Please contact workbasedlearning.nwh@uhi.ac.uk for more information or to apply.

 

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Study from anywhere including your local campus or centre
    • Work Based

Start date

Intakes in September and January each year

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

Funding

  • Full-time: students should apply for full-time bursary funding
  • The College has a limited number of Modern Apprenticeships available for this award

What can I do on completion of my course?

This award meets registration requirements for the Scottish Social Services Council for social care workers.

On successful completion of level 2, in addition to your enhanced employment opportunities, you may be able to move on to:

  • Other relevant courses such as SVQ Level 3 Social Services & Healthcare (Adults) or (Children and Young People)
  • NC Health and Social Care
  • HNC Social Services
  • PDA Health & Social Care Administration of Medicine 

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