We developed this new SVQ in collaboration with NHS Education for Scotland (NES), the SQA and a design team of stakeholders. We carried out extensive consultation to provide a firm grounding for the qualification.
National Occupational Standards (NOS) from four existing qualifications were combined into one qualification, offering a range of generic NOS suitable for working with people of all ages and NOS which match specific job functions and groups. This qualification supports the integrated value of health and social care.
Next steps
Training providers and employers who’d like to offer the new SVQ should contact the SQA Business Development Team for advice before applying to deliver it. Qualifications approval can take between four to six weeks.
Anyone wanting to find out more and apply can get more information on the SVQ Integrated Health and Social Care SCQF Level 7 page of the SQA website.
Once approved, training providers and employers will be able to offer the new SVQ to the workforce, alongside existing social service qualifications.
Adults and children and young people
The integrated SVQ is designed for the adult social care and children and young people workforce across integrated health and social care.
We’re excited about the potential for the qualification to support flexible and adaptable forms of care, strengthen career pathways and expand the range of qualifications across traditional boundaries in health and social care services and settings.
This new qualification does not replace the current social service qualifications.
Who’s it for?
It is suitable for:
- support workers, practitioners and supervisors who require a qualification at SCQF level 7 to meet SSSC registration requirements
- healthcare support workers
- a multi-skilled workforce
- workers in remote and rural settings who work with individuals of all ages.