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SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their chosen are of work.

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Level:

SCQF Level 9

Study Mode:

  • Assessment of work based learning

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Feb 2025

Duration:

  • 52 weeks
  • Work Based Learning
  • Flexible

What skills will I learn?

Key skills you will develop:
  • Leadership and management skills in a social services or healthcare setting
  • Effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues
  • Understanding and applying relevant legislation and ethical frameworks
  • Team management and supervision techniques
  • Risk assessment and management in care environments
  • Promoting person-centred care and supporting individuals' well-being
  • Problem-solving and decision-making in complex care situations
  • Monitoring and evaluating care practices to ensure high standards
  • Developing strategies for staff development and training

What will I study?

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete a total of 8 units, which include:


4 Mandatory Units

  • Maintain effective communication systems and practice
  • Lead practice for health and safety in the work setting
  • Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of yourself and others
  • Lead practice that promotes the safeguarding of individuals

4 Optional Units

  • Specific to job role


Application Information

What further study options are available?

The level 4 award could provide progression to:
  • You can progress from the Level 4 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 to other appropriate awards.
  • You may transfer across to the children and young people sector by undertaking some additional units in SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People).

The progression route for you will depend on your job role and level of responsibility.

What career opportunities are there?

  • You can progress from the Level 4 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9 to other appropriate awards.
  • You may transfer across to the children and young people sector by undertaking some additional units in SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People). The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.

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