Social Services and Healthcare
The Level 3 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services and Healthcare allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work. The qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development to ensure relevance to the sector. SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.
Assessment is carried out in the workplace to minimise any time learners would need to be away from their work and allows candidates to generate evidence based on the actual work they are carrying out.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete 4 mandatory units and 4 optional units and Core Skills at SCQF Level 5 in Numeracy and Information Communication and Technology.
Full details of the qualification can be found on the SQA or EAL Website as appropriate using the following link :
Full details of the Modern Apprenticeship framework can be found on the Skills Development Scotland Website using this link :
| Qualification | Modern Apprenticeship |
| SVQ Level | 3 |
| SCQF Level | 7 |
| Course Code | GH60 23 |
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all 4 Units:
| H5RY 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Promote effective communication |
| H5LD 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Promote health, safety and security in the work setting |
| H5LE 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Develop your practice through reflection and learning |
| H5SO 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Promote the safeguarding of individuals |
Optional Units
Candidates must choose 4 units:
| H5S1 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Contribute to the planning process with individuals |
| H5S2 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to plan, monitor and review the delivery of services |
| H5S3 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to access and use services and facilities |
| H5S4 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships |
| H5S5 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Promote individuals’ positive self-esteem and sense of identity |
| H5S6 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Prepare your family and networks to support individuals in your own home |
| H5S7 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Provide a home and family environment for individuals requiring care & support |
| H5S8 04 | 11 SCQF Credits | Contribute to the support of individuals who have experienced harm or abuse |
| H5ME 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Promote positive behaviour |
| H5SA 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to live at home |
| H5SB 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to retain, regain and develop skills to manage their daily living |
| H5SC 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to manage their financial affairs |
| H5SE 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to manage direct payments |
| H5SF 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to access employment |
| H5SG 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to access learning, training & development opportunities |
| H5SH 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services |
| H5SJ 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals |
| H5SK 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Implement development activities to meet individuals’ goals, preferences & needs |
| H5SL 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to continue therapies |
| H5SM 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to deal with relationship problems |
| H5SN 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to represent their own wishes and needs at decision-making events |
| H5SP 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to access independent representation and advocacy |
| H5SR 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Present individuals’ preferences and needs |
| H5SS 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals with specific communication needs |
| H5ST 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Support the use of technological aids to promote independence |
| H5SV 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to communicate using interpreting and translation services |
| H5SW 04 | 11 SCQF Credits | Develop programmes to enable individuals to find their way around environments |
| H5SX 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to manage change in their lives |
| H5SY 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to move into new living environments |
| H5T0 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Support individuals through bereavement |
| H5T1 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals at the end of life |
| H5T2 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services |
| H5T3 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Work in partnership with carers to support individuals |
| H5T4 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Work with carers, families and key people to maintain contact with individuals |
| H5T5 04 | 7 SCQF Credits | Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures and environments |
| H5T7 04 | 12 SCQF Credits | Obtain information from offenders regarding their behaviour |
| F29J 04 | 13 SCQF Credits | Prepare, implement and evaluate group activities |
| H5T8 04 | 11 SCQF Credits | Supervise and enforce interventions in the community |
| H5T9 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Promote participation in agreed therapeutic group activities |
| H5TA 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Contribute to the provision of support groups |
| H5TB 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Contribute to addressing situations where there is risk of danger, harm or abuse |
| H5TC 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals |
| H5TD 04 | 11 SCQF Credits | Support individuals with programmes to promote positive behaviour |
| H5TE 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Maintain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies |
| H5TF 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals |
| H5TG 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support the development of community networks and partnerships |
| H5TH 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Work with community networks and partnerships |
| H5TJ 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Contribute to raising awareness of health issues |
| H5TK 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support the development of networks to achieve planned outcomes |
| H5TL 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Recruit and place volunteers |
| H5TM 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Plan, organise and monitor volunteering activities |
| H5TN 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Lead and motivate volunteers |
| H5TP 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Manage learning and development in groups |
| H5TR 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Facilitate learning through presentations in health and social care settings |
| H5TS 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Promote effective relationships with individuals |
| H5TT 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Promote the rights and diversity of individuals |
| H5TV 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to manage their own health and social wellbeing |
| H5TW 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Process information for use in decision-making |
| H5TX 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Assess performance in health and social care services |
| H5TY 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Promote the effectiveness of teams |
| H5V0 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Support individuals to use medication in social care settings |
| H5V1 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Manage your relationship as an employee of the individual you support |
| H5V2 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Model pre-social behaviour when working with individuals |
| H5V3 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Carry out screening and referral assessment |
| H5V4 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs |
| H5V6 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment |
| H5V7 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan |
| H5V8 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users |
| DK89 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Interact with individuals using telecommunications |
| H5VD 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models |
| H5VE 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Counsel groups of individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models |
| DK3M 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals nutritional and fluid intake |
| FP8N 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Undertake routine clinical measurements |
| DK9V 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Move and position individuals |
| H5VF 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists |
| H5VG 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Test for substance use |
| H5VH 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs |
| H5VJ 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects |
| H5VK 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Provide first aid to an individual needing emergency assistance |
| DK2X 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Administer medication to individuals |
| FP14 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Encourage and support individuals undergoing dialysis therapy |
| FP8D 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Insert and secure urethral catheters and monitor and respond to the effects of urethral catheterisation |
| H5VL 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals who are substance users |
| H5VM 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals |
| H5VN 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Support individuals through detoxification programmes |
| H5VP 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use |
| H5VR 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis |
| DL00 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Obtain venous blood samples |
| FN85 04 | 10 SCQF Credits | Manage environments and resources for use during healthcare activities |
| FP8F 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Undertake tissue viability risk assessment for individuals |
| H5LG 04 | 11 SCQF Credits | Promote the development of children and young people |
| H5MB 04 | 9 SCQF Credits | Deliver services to families, children and young people from diverse cultural and language communities |
| H5N9 04 | 8 SCQF Credits | Support individuals, families and communities to commission their own services |