Health Professions & Social Services
Integrated Health and Social Care SVQ 3
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Open learning
Start date
Aug 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence in a specific occupation. This qualification meets the requirements for practitioners in health and social care settings. It's designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in various roles across these sectors.
This course is suitable for:
- Health care support workers - Individuals providing direct care and support to patients in a variety of settings
- Social service workers - Professionals working with individuals and families in social care contexts
- Support workers - Those assisting individuals with various needs, often in integrated health and social care settings.
- Practitioners and supervisors - Individuals in a range of roles within health and social care, including community-based services, primary care, and integrated teams.
Application Process
- Once your application has been submitted, the college will send you a short questionnaire. This helps us ensure that you're applying for the most suitable course and allows us to progress your application to the next stage.
- Please complete the questionnaire within 7 days of receiving it. If it is not returned within this timeframe, your application will be cancelled.
Funding and Fees
- Fee: £1,248
- Estimated Duration: 12 months
Edinburgh College makes every effort to support you throughout your qualification. However, suppose you do not engage with the qualification and fail to complete it within the estimated completion period. In that case, Edinburgh College may implement a monthly fee of £150 (SVQ 2 and SVQ 3) or £218 (SVQ 4) per person for ongoing assessor support. This would not apply if candidates are put on hold for personal or work-related reasons.
Various funding streams are available to cover all or part of the costs. These include:
- Fees paid by the employer or the student
- SAAS Part-Time Fee Grants may be available to candidates enrolled in courses at SCQF Level 7 and above, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. SAAS funding would normally part-fund a qualification. Please use this link for more information: Part-time Funding Guide - SAAS.
- Voluntary sector organisations can apply to the Voluntary Sector Development Fund. This is done independently of the College. For more information, please visit the Scottish Social Services Council's Voluntary Sector Development Fund page on Funding Scotland.
- Modern Apprenticeship funding may be available at all levels, subject to available funding allocations. Please note that there are additional requirements for accessing this funding, including completing additional units and attending regular and thorough review meetings. This funding may cover all or part of the cost of a qualification, depending on allocations and levels.
- You may be entitled to apply for a fee waiver for this course (this option is only for individuals who are paying for the course themselves - not businesses) – Please use the link to the application form for more information on this: Edinburgh College Fee Waiver Application Form Fee waivers can only be offered if candidates provide documentary evidence to prove eligibility for fee waiver funding.
- Promoting health, safety, and security: Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals in care.
- Effective communication: Communicating effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
- Reflective practice: Analysing one's practice and learning from experiences
- Safeguarding individuals: Protecting individuals from harm and abuse
For more details, please visit the SQA Website.
Placement information
- You should be in a relevant job role to complete this course.
How the course is assessed
- The course is assessed holistically by reflective accounts, observations, tasks and questions.
- You must have permission from your employer to allow our assessors to observe you in your workplace.
Number of days per week
- Flexible learning.
- Regular 1-1 meetings with your workplace assessor, at your workplace, at a college campus or online.
Entry requirements
- Currently employed as a practitioner or key worker in the health and social care sector.
- Please contact andrew.clark@edinburghcollege.ac.uk if you have any questions about entry requirements.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Career options
- This qualification will enable the candidate to access a broad range of career opportunities throughout the health and social care sector.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Open learning | 24/08/26 |
