Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF Level 6) SVQ
What is special about this course?
Scottish Vocational Qualifications are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification whilst working, helping to start your career without having to study full time.
The healthcare industry is one of Scotland’s most valuable job sectors involving a range of duties from elderly care, home nursing, palliative care, healthcare assisting, and more.
By studying this course, you will be able to formally demonstrate and gain recognition of your competence and knowledge.
Working with experienced colleagues and with the support of a dedicated assessor you will gather examples of everyday tasks and build an e-portfolio of evidence.
It is a legal requirement by the SSSC that all support workers in care services are working towards or have already achieved this qualification or equivalent.
We can tailor the frameworks to fit different job roles.
Entry requirements
You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification.
You should already have a valid PVG Scheme membership through your workplace before commencing this course.
Course content includes:
You will study the four mandatory units listed below along with two other optional units.
- Support Effective Communication
- Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals
- Develop Your Own Knowledge and Practice
- Support the Safeguarding of Individuals
The key element of the SVQ is to build a portfolio of evidence from your practice in your workplace
Equipment
You will require a computer or similar device to access your e-portfolio.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Work based
- Online
This course is work based where you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification while working as an employee, with support from UHI Moray.
How long will my course last?
16 months maximum
The key element of a SVQ programme is the work-based SVQ units.
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
Start date
Various
Fees
If studying the Modern Apprenticeship route, in most cases course fees will be covered.
If studying the SVQ route, there are funding options available which vary depending on your specific circumstances. Please contact your training provider for further information.
You can also refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
There are funding options available which vary depending on your specific circumstances.
You can also refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may be able to:
- apply for a job role at a higher grade
- progress onto further study, dependant on job role within the industry such as the SCQF Level 7 qualification
- satisfy your SSSC qualification requirement
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
We are here to support you on a one to one basis to help you achieve your award.
Apply for Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF Level 6) SVQ
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.