SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF level 7

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work. This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development to ensure relevance to the sector.

This SVQ is suitable for:

• individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

The target audience for the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) are people who are practitioners in early years settings and residential/day care for children and young people. It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification.