SVQ 3 Health and Social Care at SCQF level 7

Duration : Approximately 9-12 months

At Tell our approach to the delivery of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) is to consult with you, the employer, to ensure that the Personal Training and Development programme suits your business needs and helps to provide you with the competitive edge you need to support your business growth.

The SVQ at Level 3 in Health and Social Care (adults) is accredited against the National Standards by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

To achieve this SVQ at level 3, candidates are required to complete 8 units, 4 mandatory and 4 optional units chosen from the attached summary list. Candidates will be supported by their assessor in 1:1 and group sessions, either at Tell House or the candidate’s workplace, to gather evidence and complete the work for each unit, and in the building of their Portfolio. They may also attend training workshops on relevant subjects including Moving and Assisting; Equality, Diversity & Rights; Infection Control (incorporating Catheter & Stoma Care), Medication in the Elderly, Care Planning & Record Keeping, Recognising

The variable elements of the course content - the selection of the optional units and the delivery methods selected will be agreed in consultation with the candidate’s employer or line manager, ensuring that the SVQ and associated training is tailored to the requirements of the business, and the candidate’s job role within it.

Candidates will then receive an Induction consisting of an introduction to the Award and the Mandatory Units, their own Personal Development Programme; and be introduced to their first optional unit. Thereafter, and in line with the delivery methods chosen, the candidates will attend Personal Development, Assessment, Guidance, Support and Feedback sessions, and training workshops as determined by the employer and candidate.

Costs include awarding body Registration and Certification fees, Support/guidance sessions, Assessment, and Verification by The Tell Organisation’s experienced and fully qualified staff.

Mandatory Units

DK4R 04 (HSC31) - Promote effective communication for and about individuals

Identify ways to communicate effectively
Communicate effectively on difficult, complex and sensitive issues
Support individuals to communicate
Update and maintain records and reports

DK57 04 (HSC33) - Reflect on and develop your practice

Reflect on your practice
Take action to enhance your practice

DK4K 04 (HSC32) - Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the working environment
Promote health and safety in the working environment
Minimise risks arising from emergencies

DK41 04 (HSC35) - Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals

Develop supportive relationships that promote choice and independence
Respect the diversity and difference of individuals and key people
Contribute to the protection of all individuals

Optional Units - Specific

DK44 04 (HSC328) - Contribute to care planning and review
DK4C 04 (HSC329) - Contribute to planning, monitoring and reviewing the delivery of service for individuals
DK7J 04 (HSC330) - Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
DK7X 04 (HSC331) - Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
DK91 04 (HSC332) - Support the social, emotional and identity needs of individuals
DK3L 04 (HSC333) - Prepare your family and networks to support individuals requiring care
DK4M 04 (HSC334) - Provide a home and family environment for individuals
DK5W 04 (HSC335) - Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
B7Y5 04 (HSC336) - Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour
DK4W 04 (HSC337) - Provide frameworks to help individuals to manage challenging behaviour

Optional Units - Generic

DK3N 04 (HSC338) - Carry out screening and referral assessment
DK3J 04 (HSC339) - Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
DK3K 04 (HSC340) - Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
DK7D 04 (HSC341) - Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
DK31 04 (HSC342) - Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
DK82 04 (HSC343) - Support individuals to live at home
DK8G 04 (HSC344) - Support individuals to retain, regain and develop the skills to manage their lives and environment
DK87 04 (HSC345) - Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Unit DK86 04 (HSC346) as well
DK86 04 (HSC346) - Support individuals to manage direct payments
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Unit DK87 04 (HSC345) as well
DK7H 04 (HSC347) - Help individuals to access employment
DK7K 04 (HSC348) - Help individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
DK6M 04 (HSC349) - Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation
DK55 04 (HSC350) - Recognise, respect and support the spiritual well-being of individuals
DK37 04 (HSC351) - Plan, agree and implement development activities to meet individual needs
DK7R 04 (HSC352) - Support individuals to continue therapies
DK89 04 (HSC353) - Interact with individuals using telecommunications
DK62 04 (HSC354) - Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
DK61 04 (HSC355) - Counsel groups of individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
DK7V 04 (HSC356) - Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
DK3M 04 (HSC357) - Carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals nutritional and fluid intake
DK7W 04 (HSC358) - Identify the individual at risk of skin breakdown and undertake the appropriate risk
DK9V 04 (HSC360) - Move and position individuals
DK3F 04 (HSC361) - Prepare for and undertake physiological measurements
DK54 04 (HSC362) - Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
DK93 04 (HSC363) - Test for substance use
DK7Y 04 (HSC364) - Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs
DK4Y 04 (HSC365) - Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
DK8E 04 (HSC366) -Support individuals to represent their own needs and wishes at decision making forums
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK7G 04 (HSC367) or DK3R 04 (HSC368) as well
DK7G 04 (HSC367) - Help individuals identify and access independent representation and advocacy
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK8E 04 (HSC366) or DK3R 04 (HSC368) as well
DK3R 04 (HSC368) - Present individuals’ needs and preferences
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK8E 04 (HSC366) or DK7G 04 (HSC367) as well
DK8N 04 (HSC369) - Support individuals with specific communication needs
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK7P 04 (HSC370) or DK7L 04(HSC371) as well
DK7P 04 (HSC370) - Support individuals to communicate using technology
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK8N 04 (HSC369) or DK7L 04 (HSC371) as well
DK7L 04 (HSC371) - Support individuals to communicate using interpreting and translation services
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Units DK8N 04 (HSC369) or DK7P 04 (HSC370) as well
DK33 04 (HSC372) - Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around familiar environments.
DK35 04 (HSC373) - Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around unfamiliar environments
DK2X 04 (HSC375) - Administer medication to individuals
DL00 04 (HSC376) - Obtain venous blood samples
DK6V 04 (HSC377) - Encourage and support individuals undergoing dialysis therapy at home
DK8M 04 (HSC379) - Support individuals who are substance users
DK5E 04 (HSC380) - Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
DK79 04 (HSC381) - Support individuals through detoxification programmes
DK8C 04 (HSC382) - Support individuals to prepare for, adapt to and manage change
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Unit DK3C 04 (HSC383) as well
DK3C 04 (HSC383) - Prepare and support individuals to move and settle into new living environments
If you choose this Unit, you cannot do Unit DK8C 04 (HSC382) as well
DK76 04 (HSC384) - Support individuals through bereavement
DK7C 04 (HSC385) - Support individuals through the process of dying
DK38 04 (HSC386) - Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
DK96 04 (HSC387) - Work in collaboration with carers in the caring role
DK59 04 (HSC388) - Relate to families, parents and carers
DK97 04 (HSC389) - Work with carers, families and key people to maintain contact with individuals
DK6W 04 (HSC390) - Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures and environments
DK4X 04 (HSC391) - Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use
DK9D 04 (HSC392) - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
DK3P 04 (HSC393) - Prepare, implement and evaluate agreed therapeutic group activities
DK5M 04 (HSC394) - Contribute to the development and running of support groups
DK40 04 (HSC395) - Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse
DK6T 04 (HSC396) - Enable people with mental health needs to develop coping strategies
D8ND 04 (HSC397) - Reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals
DK42 04 (HSC398) - Contribute to assessing the needs of individuals for therapeutic programmes to enable them to manage their behaviour
DK66 04 (HSC399) - Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
DK30 04 (HSC3100) - Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
DK7A 04 (HSC3101) - Help develop community networks and partnerships
DK9C 04 (HSC3102) - Work with community networks and partnerships
DK5H 04 (HSC3103) - Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
DK8V 04 (HSC3104) - Support the development of networks to meet assessed needs and planned outcomes
DK5X 04 (HSC3105) - Contribute to the recruitment and placement of volunteers
DK39 04 (HSC3106) - Plan, organise and monitor the work of volunteers
DK8D 04 (HSC3107) - Lead and motivate volunteers
DK74 04 (HSC3108) - Facilitate learning through presentation and activities
DK73 04 (HSC3109) - Facilitate group learning
DK6N 04 (HSC3110) - Support colleagues to relate to individuals