Entry Requirements:
No formal entry requirements. Candidates must work within a care setting.

Brief summary of main subject areas:
Mandatory Units:
Promote people's equality, diversity and rights
Contribute to the protection of children from abuse
Contribute to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour in young people
Contribute to the development, provision and review of care programmes
Establish, sustain and disengage working relationships with clients

There are a further 45 optional units, which are subdivided into two groups, A and B. Candidates are required to complete seven of these optional units, full details of which are available from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (see Appendix 1 for contact details).

Mode of Delivery:
Assessment of Performance/Skills/Knowledge/Values within the workplace setting lasting approximately one year although there are no required timescales.

Placement Requirements:
No formal placement required. However, candidates must be assessed working in a care setting.

Certification and Recognition:
Nationally recognised Award made by SQA.

Articulation/Progression:
Holders may wish to undertake an HNC in Social Care. Holders of this qualification can claim five credits towards an HNC in Social Care. Candidates could also progress to Care Level 4 qualification.

Developments
The SVQ in Care was revised and accredited in May 1998. The new level 3 award has a greater degree of flexibility in that candidates have options to choose from. This allows the award to be fully compatible with the workers role.

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