Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6
Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 provides the appropriate skills and knowledge for new entrants and for existing workers in social services (adult services). Workers are employed to support individuals in several settings such as care homes, day centres, community settings or their own home, providing support to individuals who may present several complex needs.
Course Content and Study Mode
Course Content and Study Mode
The Modern Apprenticeship is made up of two elements:
1. SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6
2. Core Skills
SVQ
To achieve the SVQ, apprentices must complete 6 learning units:
Mandatory Units
- Support effective communication
- Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
- Develop your knowledge and practice
- Support the safeguarding of individuals
Additional units will be chosen by the candidate/employer.
Core Skills
Everyone needs Core Skills, no matter what job they undertake or what sector they work in. Core Skills feature in various National Qualifications, and Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate since 2000.
Core Skills of Problem Solving, Communication and Working with Others are embedded in the Social Services and Healthcare SVQ. ICT and Numeracy must be certificated separately.
Candidates who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the required levels - either in the workplace or at school or college - do not need to repeat these.
Study Mode
Work-based, with self-led learning via UHI Argyll’s online learning platform assessed by a designated assessor.
How long does it take to complete?
How long does it take to complete?
On average, 18 months.
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
Flexible start date, any time of year.
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
No formal entry qualifications are required.
Candidates are usually already in the employment they wish to undertake the Modern Apprenticeship with.
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
Skills Development Scotland contribute towards the cost of the apprentice training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme. This is available for all young people aged between 16-19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20-24 and 25+ depending on the frameworks and sectors.
Modern Apprentices are paid a wage directly by their employer whilst undertaking their qualification
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
After completing this apprenticeship, you could move on to jobs like:
- Healthcare Assistant
- Home Care Nurse
- Care Support Worker
Further study opportunities include:
Find out more
Email us at acapprenticeships@uhi.ac.uk