SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF 7

Introduction

Aims - To obtain a formal qualification.
          To meet requirement of the SSSC to enable conditions of registration to be met.


Relevant to staff working within the health and social care sector for adults in a supervisory role or practitioner role.

Course code

W3SH

Location:

Varies

Duration

12 months

Price

£739.00

Entry Requirements

You must be currently working in the health and social care sector in a supervisory role or practitioner role.

Course Content

To achieve the SVQ level 3, candidates are required to complete eight units. Four core units plus four optional Units
The 4 core units include -
- Promote effective communication
- Promote the health and safety of yourself and individuals
- Develop your practice through reflection and learning 
- Promote the safeguarding of individuals

The 4 optional units are chosen from a list applicable to the support the candidate carries out.
Examples of these units may include -
- Care Planning
- Medication
- Moving and positioning
- Pressure care
- Promote positive behaviour
- Activities

You will be allocated an assessor who will support you to build a portfolio of evidence to show your competence. 
The assessor will support you to generate evidence based on the actual work you are carrying out.
The assessor will also carry out observations of the support you provide.

Additional funding information

Funding available -
SAAS (Part Time Fee Grant)

Course Contact Details

Email - SVQ@dumgal.ac.uk
Call - 07770307818