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SVQ Level 3 - Social Services (Children & Young People) (SCQF Level 7) (NFWDF Eligible)

This course isn’t currently open for applications, but you can still register your interest.

  • SCQF Level SCQF Level
  • Study mode Professional Learning
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date On-demand
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Attendance / Duration

START ANYTIME - 9 month programme (longer or shorter based on individual) + Workbased Assessment

How to apply

To apply for this SVQ and check if you're eligible for funding, please complete our form here.

Overview

START ANYTIME - This SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 7 is designed for practitioners in early years settings and residential/daycare for children and young people.

Cost

£2,750 (Payment Plan options available, please contact our finance department for further information). Full funding is available through the New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (NFWDF) subject to individual eligibility. Please note, the NFWDF requires you to discuss your application with your employer before applying.

What's Involved?

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development to ensure relevance to the sector. SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. Qualifications Scotland works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.

Course Content

The SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 consists of 4 mandatory Units and 4 optional Units.

This SVQ is suitable for:

  • individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

The target audience for the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) are people who are practitioners in early years settings and residential/daycare for children and young people. It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification.

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.