philosVQ | SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare

A workplace-based SCQF Level 7 qualification for practitioners providing direct person-centred care and support

SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare | At a Glance

SVQ Level 3 SSHC

Qualification Fee

Typical Duration

Assessment Type

Who is the SVQ level 3 For?

Experienced Practitioner

Shift Leader

Key Worker

Senior Support Worker

What responsibilities should I already have?

Candidates undertaking SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare should already be carrying out responsibilities such as:

Exercising professional judgement and taking appropriate responsibility;

Promoting dignity, choice, rights and participation;

Contributing to the planning, review and decision-making;

Recognising and responding to changes in needs, risks or circumstances;

Contributing to risk assessment and safe working practices;

Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.

Supporting consistency in good practice;

Contributing to service improvement and development.

Is SVQ 3 Right for You?

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What Can I Expect When I Start SVQ Level 3?

Throughout your qualification, you’ll receive regular assessor contact, developmental feedback and clear guidance on what your evidence demonstrates and what may still be needed.

Clear Planning

Consistent Contact

Role-Specific Evidence

Candidate Ownership

The aim is to provide consistent support while helping you become increasingly confident in recognising suitable evidence, explaining your professional judgement and taking ownership of your assessment.

How is SVQ Level 3 Assessed?

SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7, sometimes referred to as “SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care”; is assessed through real work experience. There is no final exam.

Your assessor may ask you to write about you care experience, observe you carrying out normal work activities, and discuss your professional practice with you .

Your practice is to demonstrate what you did, how you did it, why you acted that way and the difference your actions made.

Your assessor then reviews this evidence against the qualification requirements and National Occupational Standards providing feedback on what has been demonstrated and what may still be needed.

Over time, different pieces of evidence build a wider picture of your competence across the qualification.