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SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

The aim of this course 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). This is a flexible learning course.

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Level:

SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Assessment of work based learning Yr1
  • Assessment of work based learning Yr2

Location:

  • Dunfermline
  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Duration:

  • Flexible learning
  • Work Based Learning
  • Duration 36 weeks

  • You must be employed as a support worker or care worker for at least 12 hours per week

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification.
  • It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards the achievement of this qualification.

What skills will I learn?

  • Effective communication – Engaging with service users, families, and colleagues professionally and compassionately.
  • Promoting person-centred care – Ensuring dignity, respect, and individualised support in practice.
  • Understanding safeguarding and protection – Recognising and responding to risks to keep individuals safe.
  • Following health and safety procedures – Maintaining a safe working environment in social care settings.

What will I study?

The SVQ qualification itself is delivered as part of a continuous course that can be assessed throughout the year. You will create a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that you have appropriate knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out your role competently in the workplace or placement.


4 mandatory units

  • Support effective communication
  • Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
  • Develop your knowledge and practice
  • Support the safeguarding of individuals

2 optional units
  • A selection of optional units will be chosen to reflect your placement/job role

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Social Services based on Academic reference
  • SVQ Level 7 qualification

What career opportunities are there?

  • You can progress from the Level 2 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 to other appropriate SVQs up to and including Level 4.
  • The progression route for you will depend on your job role and level of responsibility.