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SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

Along with studying for the SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 Award, you will also complete the NPA Social Services Award, this additional qualification will provide the theory to support your SVQ studies and include topics such as safeguarding, human development and communication in care relationships. You will attend college for one and a half days per week.

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Level:

SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Duration:

  • One year, full-time.

Who is this course for?

Those who are in employment in a health or Social care setting.

What skills will I learn?

  • SSSC registrable qualification.
  • Applying knowledge of theory to practice in the Health and Social Care sector.

What will I study?

  • SVQ Social Services
  • Underpinning knowledge
  • Safeguarding people
  • Human development and social influences
  • Safe practice and wellbeing
  • Social Services in Scotland
  • Communication

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • SVQ 3 Social Services Health and Social Care.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Health care support assistant
  • Support worker