PDA Health and Social Care Supervision

Course description

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Supervision at SCQF Level 7 is a qualification that has been designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are registered, or in a position to be registered, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in a supervisory role. The qualification is suitable for:

• Candidates who are supervising others in social services
• Those who wish to enhance their career prospects in a health and social care supervisory role
• CPD for those currently employed in the sector

What you will learn

• The qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those responsible for supervising and providing feedback to others in the health and social care sector.
• You will cover two units throughout the course, one with a focus on the supervision of people and the other with a focus on the supervision of the protection of people in social services-related contexts.

Learning outcome

• HNC Social Services or SVQ at level 4.  

• Suitable for a variety of career progressions in Health and Social Care requiring the supervision of others.