SVQ Level 3 - Social Service and Healthcare
You have to apply to join this course.
This SVQ is a work-related qualification based on National Occupational Standards developed collaboratively with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). To achieve this award, candidates are required to complete eight units - four mandatory and four optional.
Candidates will generate evidence towards this qualification through a variety of evidence methods including observed practice.
Who should attend?
Homecare team leaders, community support workers, day centre officers, care assistants with keyworker role, housing support workers.
2017 dates
A few programmes run annually, contact us for confirmed dates. The duration of this course is 2.5 days induction and a further nine months to complete.
Learning Outcomes
Units covered:
- Promote effective communication
- Promote health, safety and security in the work setting
- Develop your practice through reflection and learning
- Promote the safeguarding of individuals
- Plus four others selected with support from an SVQ assessor