SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6

Course description

Successful completion of the course will enable you to seek employment and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at support worker level, for working in early learning and care settings. This course is designed for those who are currently employed in a childcare setting. It will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you require to work as a childcare support worker. This is a vocational qualification and you will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence measured against national standards of competency. As much of the evidence for the portfolio is generated in the workplace you will be assigned an individual assessor who will observe your work practice and support you throughout this qualification. •Teamwork •Confident •Adaptable •Reflective •Resilient •Child protection •Legislation •Observations •Child development •Play opportunities •Maintain environments to supports the needs of children •You will learn how to become a reflective practitioner Further Study •SVQ: Social Services Children and Young People SCQF Level 7 •HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the Individual SCQF Level 7 •HNC: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 7 Career Opportunities •This SVQ is accepted for registration with the SSSC at Support worker level and will help career enhancement and progression