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Professional Development Award: Health and Social Care Supervision

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Supervision at SCQF Level 7 is a qualification designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are registered, or in a position to be registered, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in a supervisory role.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • This course is delivered by open learning materials online, along with a one day workshop. It runs over 12 weeks and is dependent on student numbers.
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Who is this course for?

Candidates who are supervising others in social services Those who wish to enhance their career prospects in a health and social care supervisory role CPD for those currently employed in the sector

What skills will I learn?

Supervision practice and leadership within health and social care settingsEffective communication and feedback to support staffReflective practice and professional development Ethical, person-centred, and inclusive approaches in line with codes of practice and organisational policies

What will I study?

  • The qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those responsible for supervising and providing feedback to others in the health and social care sector.
  • You will cover two units throughout the course: one focusing on the supervision of people, and the other on the supervision of the protection of people in social services-related contexts.
  • Health and Social Care: Supervise People
  • Health and Social Care: Supervise the Protection of People

Application Information

What further study options are available?

SVQ 4 Health and Social Care or HNC Social Services.

What career opportunities are there?

Suitable for a variety of career progressions in Health and Social Care requiring the supervision of others.

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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.