Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 9) SVQ

Course code 9L52

What is special about this course?

This SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 9 award is required by managers of care settings as a second qualification for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council, or for managers who do not already possess a health and social care qualification. This includes care settings such as care homes, residential care or care at home services for children and young people.

Special features

  • You will achieve a nationally recognised qualification 
  • You will become more aware of and have the opportunity to enhance your own management skills
  • The award is a requirement for SSSC registration for managers and those working in care management with children and young people

Entry requirements

  • Candidates must have SVQ Level 3 and be working in a management position
  • For information on the SVQ 3 Social Services and Health Care SCQF level 7, please contact the college at which you wish to study

 

Apply for Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 9) SVQ

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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