SQA Care
We offer a range of qualifications to meet the needs of a diverse workforce from a variety of sectors including: Health and Social Care and Childcare.
The work of the Care team is paramount in the review, maintenance and development of qualifications across the care sector. It also supports workforce planning to allow individuals to grow and develop in their chosen professions, following clear career pathways with the right qualifications.
Arrangements for 2020-21
HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice – starting work placements (65 KB)
Care Placement Oct 2020 (96 KB)
Social Child HN SVQ Integrated Assessment Oct 2020 (121 KB)
Delivering and assessing HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice
COVID-19 Guidance for First Aid Qualifications - 2 July 2020
Centres can now progress with delivering and assessing First Aid Awards, with no modifications.
To ensure the safety of trainers, assessors and candidates, centres must risk assess their delivery and assessment activities to mitigate all risks of possible spread of COVID-19. Delivery and assessment must only take place where this is permissible, in accordance with Government guidance on COVID-19 and any regional or local restrictions.
The following SQA guidance must be followed when delivering and assessing the qualifications: SQA guidance on returning to classroom training for First Aid qualifications (156 KB)
About SQA Care
The team is very experienced and here to support and advise on all aspects of the qualifications, we have a dedicated helpline to ensure our customers get accurate information in line with regulatory requirements.
0845 213 5471
sqacare@sqa.org.uk
Scottish Social Services Council
For enquiries relating to Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements please contact them directly on:
0345 60 30 891
enquiries@sssc.uk.com
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
- 2019 Qualification Verification Summary Report - Care (137 KB)
- 2019 Qualification Verification Summary Report - Childcare (150 KB)
- 2018 Qualification Verification Summary Report - Care (177 KB)
- 2017 Qualification Verification Summary Reports - Childcare SVQ (173 KB)
- 2017Qualification Verification Summary Report - SVQ Care (290 KB)
Related Information
- Frequently asked questions
- Information for SVQs Social Services and Healthcare/Social Services (CYP)
- Qualifications for NHS staff
- SQA Care Team
- Unit search
- E-portfolio Tracking and Voice Recording (17 KB)
- SVQ CSLM SCQF level 10 and SVQ Social Services Healthcare SCQF level 9 (88 KB)
- SVQ CSLM SCQF level 10 and SVQ Social Services Children and Young People SCQF level 9 (137 KB)
- Training needs analysis (427 KB)
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330