SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare

Course description

This is a work-based qualification and all evidence produced must be in relation to the individual's job role and responsibility. The award is made up of six units, four of which are mandatory. Mandatory units: Support effective communication; Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals; Develop your own knowledge and practice; Support the safeguarding of individuals. In addition to the above, two further units must be chosen from a number of optional units. List of optional units available via link https://secure.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/Information_Sheet_SSHC_Level%202.pdf This qualification is aimed at: • learners who have just left school • individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification • employees who wish to obtain short, continuing professional development courses The level 2 award could provide progression to: • SVQ 3 Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 7 • employment in the Healthcare sector, perhaps as a Healthcare Support Worker • related PDAs in the Healthcare sector Assessed through reflective reports and observations within an e-portfolio Recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration requirements.