SVQ Level 4

Candidates should be involved in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities and have supervisory and line-management responsibility for staff. They will often be responsible for the work of others and for allocating resources. Their job title may be Assistant Manager, Depute Manager or Manager. Candidates are required to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate understanding of theory, principles and practices.

Course Content

The following list illustrates the units that are available:

• Promote People's Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Develop, Maintain and Evaluate Systems and Structures to Promote the Rights, Responsibilities and Diversity or People
• Develop and Sustain Arrangements for Joint Working Between Workers and Agencies
• Assess Individual's Needs and Circumstances
• Evaluate Risk of Abuse, Failure to Protect and Harm to Self and Others
• Plan and agree service responses which meet individual's identified needs and circumstances plus four optional units from a choice of eight

Preferred Entry Qualifications

• Must be in employment within a Residential Child Care setting at a Senior Level and have supervisory and line-management responsibility for staff
• Current job role must include a range of complex primarily non routine tasks for which the candidate has considerable responsibility and autonomy

Assessment

• Continuous in the workplace
• Portfolio of evidence recorded on 'Paperfree' system

Duration

Minimum of one year with flexible start dates.

Attendance

Part-time distance learning.

Possible Progression Routes

SVQ Registered Manager in Health and Social Care Level 4 (subject to employment with supervisory responsibilities and management of financial resources).

How to Apply

Please contact:

Langside College
50 Prospecthill Road
Glasgow
G42 9LB

Phone: 0141 272 3783
Fax: 0141 632 5252