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 Agency (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 HNC 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
This qualification was accredited in May 1999. The mandatory units differ slightly from the version offered in the rest of the UK.

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