Entry Requirements:
Current experience of working, or having the potential to work at a supervisory level in a care setting is preferred. SVQ in Care at Level 3 or Level 4, or an HNC in Social Care, training or education in a related discipline such as nursing, social work, O.T.

Brief summary of main subject areas:
Understanding the values and principles of practice in personal social services
Implementing and reviewing operational procedures in a care setting
Supervision in personal social services
Understanding financial management in personal social services
Introduction to operational management in personal social services

Mode of Delivery:
No fixed mode of delivery for this award, could include day release, evening classes, flexible block release arrangements.

Placement Requirements:
Designed for people in supervisory positions in care e.g. Officer in Charge, Home Help Supervision.

Certification and Recognition:
SQA 6 credit award at Higher National Certificate level.

Articulation/Progression:
Underpinning Knowledge MCI level 3
Underpinning Knowledge SVQ Care level 4

Please note: a new qualification for all Registered Managers in Scotland is currently (at April 2000) being developed by TOPSS. This qualification will include national occupational standards from SVQs including: Care Level 4; Management levels 3 /4; Training and Development Level 3/4.

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