Health Professions & Social Services
SVQ Social Services CYP 3 - SCQF Level 7
Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Open learning
Start date
Aug 2025
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This qualification is suitable for practitioners working in residential settings for children and young people.
Applicants should be in a job role that carries out relevant tasks and responsibilities, allowing them to gather the required evidence.
Your personal statement is essential when applying for this course, as it enables us to assess your suitability for completing the course.
Writing a Personal Statement
In your personal statement, we ask that you be very concise. The information we require is as follows:
- Who is your current employer?
- What is your current job title?
- What are your primary roles and responsibilities?
Funding and Fees
Fee: £1,200
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Edinburgh College makes every effort to support you throughout your qualification. Suppose you do not engage with the qualification and do not 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.
Funding
Various funding streams are available to cover some or all 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. Part-time Funding Guide - SAAS
- Voluntary sector organisations can apply to the Voluntary Sector Development Fund. This is done independently of the College. Scottish Social Services Council - Voluntary Sector Development Fund - Funding Scotland
- Modern Apprenticeship funding may be available at all levels, subject to the availability of funding allocations. Please note the additional requirements for accessing this funding, including completing additional units and regular, thorough review meetings. This funding may entirely or partially cover 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). Edinburgh College Fee Waiver Application Form. Fee waivers can only be offered if candidates provide documentary evidence to prove eligibility for fee waiver funding
- The SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 consists of 4 mandatory Units and 4 optional Units.
- For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure.pdf (179 KB)
How the course is assessed
- The course is assessed holistically by reflective accounts, observations, tasks and questions.
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 for children and young people.
- Please contact andrew.clark@edinburghcollege.ac.uk if you have any questions about entry requirements.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- PDA in supervision, SVQ SCQF 8, LMC – dependent on work role
Career 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus | Open learning | 25/08/25 |
