Back to all courses

Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ

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.

Save to my Shortlist Save to shortlist Share Share

Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Assessment of work based learning

Location:

  • Dunfermline
  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Duration:

  • Flexible learning (to be completed in 9-12 months).
  • This qualification is achieved through continual assessment.
  • You must be employed or working in as a practitioner in a residential child care setting.

Who is this course for?

This SVQ is suitable for employed individuals who wish to obtain a formal qualification, including support workers in early years settings and residential/day care for children and young people. 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.
It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards the achievement of this qualification.

What will I study?

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 study options are available?

  • SVQ: Social Services SCQF Level 8.
  • HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the Individual SCQF Level 7.
  • HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing the Services SCQF Level 8.
  • HNC: Social Services SCQF Level 7.

Related courses

View all courses

Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 SVQ

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.