SVQ Integrated Health & Social Care SCQF 7 SCQF Level 7

What is special about this course?

This new qualification does not replace the current social services qualifications.

 

Who is it for?

It is suitable for:

  • support workers, practitioners and supervisors who require a qualification at SCQF Level 7 to meet SSSC registration requirements
  • healthcare and support workers
  • a multi-skilled workforce
  • workers in remote and rural settings who work with individuals of all ages

Entry requirements

  • Minimum age 18 years
  • SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification
  • An appropriate job role that meets the requirements for evidencing practice at SVQ 3 (SCQF Level 7)
  • A minimum of 120 hours relevant care experience

This SVQ covers the integrated value of health and social care, in areas such as:

  • Promote health, safety and security in the work setting
  • Promote effective communication
  • Developing your practice through reflection and learning
  • Promote the safeguarding of individuals

 

This SVQ in Integrated Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 7 consists of four mandatory units and four optional units that are occupationally relevant:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/qualification-structure-gv7a23.docx

Equipment

Access to a laptop or PC

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Work based
  • Vocational Pathway

Six classroom sessions, online and face to face workplace observations

How long will my course last?

1 Year

The integrated SVQ is designed for the adult social care and children, and young people workforce across integrated health and social care. This qualification aims to support flexible and adaptable forms of care, strengthen career pathways and expand the range of qualifications across traditional boundaries in health and social care services and settings.

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall

Start date

March 2026

September 2026

Fees

For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

Additional costs

For finance/funding information - please refer to https://www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk/students/student-support/#d.en.303875

 

For course fees - please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

What can I do on completion of my course?

Learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification that guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.

 

Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways focusing on the workplace and current practice of the candidate. This maximises opportunities for work based, relevant development and learning benefitting both candidate and employer.

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Apply for Integrated Health & Social Care SCQF 7

I want to start in March 2026 or September 2026

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Orkney. UHI Orkney operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.