Skills for Work: Health Sector National 5 (SCQF level 5)
Qualification Information
The National 5 Course is designed as an introduction to the health sector, and provides a progression route for candidates who have successfully completed the National 4 Course, building on the skills and knowledge developed at National 4, and introducing candidates to a range of more advanced skills. Candidates may also enter directly.
The emphasis of this Course is to prepare candidates for working in the health sector and develop employability skills valued by employers. Candidates will develop a range of knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. Candidates will investigate a range of job roles and career opportunities as well as participating in a job interview.
Candidates will also develop a wide range of skills, including research and self-evaluation skills. Emphasis throughout all Units is on the employability skills and attitudes which will help prepare candidates for the workplace.
At SCQF level 5, learners work alone or with others on straightforward tasks with support.
Alternative assessment guidance
This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.
Qualification structure
Group Award code C261 75 (24 SCQF credit points)
The Skills for Work Course in Health Sector at SCQF level 5 consists of five mandatory Units.
There are currently two versions of this course available. Centres can choose to enter candidates for the new course, or they can continue with the existing course, which lapses in session 2024–25.
Session 2023-24 onwards (new)
Current until session 2024-25 (lapsing)
How to assess
There is no external assessment for this Course. Learners must successfully complete each Unit to achieve the Course.
Unit specifications provide detailed information on the Evidence Requirements for each Unit. The Unit Support Notes provide information on approaches to assessment for each Unit.
The Units are internally assessed by centres and externally verified by SQA.
Qualification Verification Summary Report
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Why study this qualification
This qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners including:
- The primary target group for this Course is school candidates in S3 and above.
- pupils from mainstream schools or other education establishments
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- learners participating in 16+ programmes
- college students wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to the Health Sector
- trainees participating in preparation for entering employment
- individuals involved in voluntary activities
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Employment and progression
Successful learners may progress to:
- SVQs in Health and Social Care
- National Courses or Units
- Further/higher education
- vocational training
- employment
Qualification structure
Group Award code C261 75 (24 SCQF credit points)
The Skills for Work Course in Health Sector at SCQF level 5 consists of five mandatory Units.
There are currently two versions of this course available. Centres can choose to enter candidates for the new course, or they can continue with the existing course, which lapses in session 2024–25.