Social Services and Healthcare Technical

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Social Services and Healthcare Technical like?

If you're in a senior position, or want to progress to one, this apprenticeship could be right for you. You will study for a qualification at SCQF Level 9 in Social Services and Healthcare. Earning this will allow you to work in supervisory and management roles in a range of adult and young people services. 

What's the qualification?

SCQF Level 9

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 9. 

Your qualification includes:

  • specialised SVQ modules and units of transferable career skills 

  • a range of work experience in a relevant job role that develops your abilities in a practical 

    environment

  • Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9

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What will I learn?

Depending on the units that you choose, you will learn how to: 

  • lead and manage the provision of care services

  • promote education, leisure and housing opportunities for people

  • develop programmes of support for carers and families

  • promote your organisation and its services to stakeholders

  • help shape organisational policy and practice

  • manage the recruitment and placement of volunteers and workers

You will also develop a range of practical career skills that will develop your employability further. These skills include: 

  • team management and leadershi

  • budget management

  • performance review and improvement

  • equality of opportunity training 

  • health and safety training

  • employee recruitment processes

These skills suit a vast range of industries that complement social services including hospitality, healthcare and education.

Where could it take me?

There are many opportunities for career progression upon completion of this Technical Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare. You can begin further study courses or join the social services workforce straight away. 

Further education: Develop your knowledge to work in high-level senior roles. The SVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services is ideal for this type of career progression. 

Straight to work: Use your qualification in social services to secure employment immediately. After completing the apprenticeship, you could work as a supervisor or manager in many areas within the sector. For example, supporting individuals and staff in care homes, day centres or community settings.

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Entry requirements

A Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7 in Social Services and Healthcare can qualify you for this course. Or, you can obtain the necessary practical experience by undertaking a work placement in social services before applying for the course. 

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Technical Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.  

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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