SVQ 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) SCQF Level 7

What is special about this course?

This award will allow a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker to demonstrate competence and knowledge while gaining recognition for their level of work.  With the support of an assessor, the candidate will collate examples of everyday tasks and build an e-portfolio of evidence.  Various assessment methods will be explored throughout the award with an emphasis on observation and reflection.

Entry requirements

Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow them to gather the required evidence.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of subject would be an advantage.

This qualification covers 3 mandatory areas:

1. Promoting effective communication in a healthcare environment

2. Maintaining health, safety and security practices within a health setting

3. Developing your practice through reflection and learning

 

Candidates must complete eight units in total: three mandatory units and five chosen by the candidate from a suite of options.

For details of the units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure document:

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/SVQ3HealthcareSupportClinicalL7GL4123Structure%20WIP.doc

How will I study my course?

  • Work based
  • Day release

Teaching will be a variety of classroom sessions and workplace learning/assessments

How long will my course last?

1 Year

The Scottish Vocational Qualification Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 7 allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their areas of work and experience.

Successful candidates will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers also benefit from knowing their employees have been assessed as being proficient.

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall
    • Work Based
    • Employers Premises

Start date

October/November 2023

Fees

For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

What can I do on completion of my course?

The level 3 award could provide progression to:

  • employment in the Healthcare sector, perhaps as a Senior Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
  • related PDA's in the Healthcare sector

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