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SVQ 3 HEALTHCARE (CLINICAL)

  • Start date:   August 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
  • Course Type:   Work Based Learning (SVQs)

SVQ 3 HEALTHCARE (CLINICAL)

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 3 Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 7 allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Skills for Health Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.

Start Date:  Flexible
Days of Week: Flexible
Time: N/A
Duration: 1 Year  
Cost: £975

You can read more about the enrolment process here

 

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    What the course includes

    This qualification covers areas such as 

    • promoting effective communication in a healthcare environment
    • maintaining health, safety and security practices within a health setting
    • developing practice through reflection and learning
    • preparing individuals for endoscopic procedures

Why choose this course?

As assessment is normally carried out in the workplace this minimises 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.
You will be assigned a highly experienced assessor to work with you on an individual basis. This assessor will support you build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence in this sector.

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates must be in a workplace where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
  • No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although a minimum of six months experience in this sector is required
  • It is essential you are able to support others

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    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.

    Candidates can progress to employment in the Healthcare sector, perhaps as a Healthcare Support Worker related or undertake PDAs in the Healthcare sector.

    The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.

    Please note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care

Interview Arrangements

Please contact the Workforce Development department who will assess suitability of this qualification based on job role and experience at workforcedevelopment@west-lothian.ac.uk or by calling 01506 427538

 

Fees, Finance and Funding

PFG funding is available for this course. Find out more by visiting our student funding page

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