Health Professions & Social Services
PDA Health and Social Care Supervision
Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Part time
Start date
Jan 2026
Cost
£338
(see funding options)
Course enquiry form
Course overview
The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Supervision at SCQF Level 7 is a qualification designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are registered, or in a position to be registered, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in a supervisory role. The qualification is suitable for:
- Candidates who are supervising others in social services
- Those who wish to enhance their career prospects in a health and social care supervisory role
- CPD for those currently employed in the sector
What you will learn
- The qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those responsible for supervising and providing feedback to others in the health and social care sector.
- You will cover two units throughout the course: one focusing on the supervision of people, and the other on the supervision of the protection of people in social services-related contexts.
Placement information
PDA Health and Social Care SupervisionHow the course is assessed
The course is assessed via two summative written assessments, one for each of the following units -
- Health and Social Care: Supervise People
- Health and Social Care: Supervise the Protection of People
Number of days per week
- One day per week online. The course will be delivered with a combination of online classroom teaching, 1-1 support and self-directed study.
Entry requirements
- You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at SCQF level 7.
- You will also need to be in a role where you are responsible for supervising and advising others.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HNC Social Services or SVQ at level 4.
Career options
- Suitable for a variety of career progressions in Health and Social Care requiring the supervision of others.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus | Part time | 23/01/26 |
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