THE CARE TRAINING CONSORTIUM CARE TRAININ CONSORTIUM Scottish Charitale Incorporated Organisation SC036101 PDA Administration of Medication On successful completion of this Professional

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Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC036101

SQA Qualification Information

THE CARE TRAINING CONSORTIUMScottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC036101

PDA Administration of MedicationOn successful completion of this Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Administration of Medication at SCQF level 7, you will gain 16 credits. This qualification has been designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are in a job role where they assist in or administer medication to individuals.

FOR WHOM? The target audience for this award includes the following groups, those who are involved in administering medication in social services and related settings, residential care workers, support workers and day care workers in services for older people, children and young people, mental health, care at home, housing support and personal assistants.

WHAT? The award consists of 2 SQA units, SCQF 16 credits at level 7.

F9D9 34 Administration of Medication

DK2X 04 Administer Medication to Individuals

HOW? A mixture of independent and guided learning. This means you must be able to attend a half day workshop in our training centre once a fortnight for a minimum of 5-6 sessions. In between these sessions you will have some research/study/assignment work. Assessment is ongoing and will take the form of written reflective accounts and observation in the workplace. This award should take no more than 3-4 months.

INTERESTED? Phone the office right away to register your interest and hear more about it. To view dates for this course visit our website www.caretrain.co.uk

PDA in Promoting Excellence in Dementia Skilled PracticeThis (PDA) in Promoting Excellence in Dementia Skilled Practice is 26 SCQF credits, 16 for the HN unit and 10 for the SVQ units at level 7. It is an SQA qualification for people working with those who have dementia, their families and carers. The qualification is designed to improve professional practice, contribute to meeting the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and provide continuous professional development for employees.

FOR WHOM? The target audience for this award includes the following groups, those affected by the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register. Examples of the job roles candidates might currently hold include: Social Care Support Workers, Health Care Support Workers, Social Care Practitioners.

WHAT? To gain the Award, candidates must complete the following 3 units:-

FY1D 34 Promoting quality of life through dementia skilled practice

FY1E 34 Promoting relationships and networks through dementia skilled practice

H5TV 04 Support individuals to identify and promote their own health and social well-being


HOW? A mixture of independent and guided learning. This means you must be able to attend a half day workshop in our training centre once a fortnight for a minimum of 5-6 sessions. In between these sessions you will have some research/study/assignment work. Assessment is ongoing and will take the form of written reflective accounts and observation in the workplace. This award should take no more than 3-4 months to complete.

INTERESTED? Phone the office right away to register your interest and hear more about it. To view dates for this course visit our website www.caretrain.co.uk

For Costs Contact the CTC office on 01387 249111 or email [email protected]

PDA Health and Social Care SupervisionThe Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Supervision at SCQF level 7, was created to meet the requirements of social service workers who are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at support or practitioner level, and who are now in a supervisory role requiring additional qualifications. The PDA in Health and Social Care Supervision at SCQF level 7 is for candidates who require a qualification of 15 credits at SCQF level 7 or above in order to meet these SSSC requirements for Supervisors.

FOR WHOM? This qualification is designed for employees who are in their first-line-management role and who provide supervision, support and guidance to other staff. Examples of possible job titles include senior care workers, senior support workers and senior day-care workers in services for older people, mental health, home care and housing support.

WHAT? This PDA is made up of 16 SCQF credits at level 7. To gain the Award, candidates must complete the following 2 units:-

F6CX 34 Health and Social Care: Supervise People

F6CW 34 Health and Social Care: Supervise the Protection of People

WHY? Apart from giving you much more confidence in your supervision role, it will give you a range of transferable skills which will enable you to meet changing circumstances and patterns in your workplace.


INTERESTED? Phone the office right away to register your interest and hear more about it or check out the next date on our website www.caretrain.co.uk



PDA in Leading ChangeThe Professional Development Award (PDA) in Leading Change at SCQF level 9 offers candidates the opportunity to develop their management competence in a specific aspect of managerial work, i.e. ‘facilitating change’, which is one of the six areas of competence identified by the standards setting body, Council for Administration (CFA). This PDA concentrates on sources of change stemming from new ideas, as well as the commitment which managers need to lead and support people through the implementation stage of the change cycle.

FOR WHOM? The main target groups for the PDA in Leading Change are people who are currently employed in management posts, predominantly at first line, team leading and middle management levels. The PDA in Leading Change consists of SVQ Units, which are workplace Units. To be eligible for these Units, candidates must have current occupational experience in a management role and be able to generate the relevant Evidence Requirements.

WHAT? The PDA in Leading Change at SCQF level 9 consists of two mandatory Units:

FD3G 04 Encourage Innovation in Your Area of Responsibility

FM4T 04 Lead Change

WHY? The emphasis in this PDA is developing competences which enable managers to take control and drive forward both the generation of new ideas and the changes which normally follow.


INTERESTED? Phone the office right away to register your interest and hear more about it or check out the next dates at www.caretrian.co.uk



PDA in Leadership and Management of the Work of OthersThe PDA in Leadership and Management of the Work of Others at SCQF level 7 focuses on two main areas of managerial competence — providing leadership and managing the work of others in a department, section or division. Learners who successfully achieve this PDA will possess the skills and competence to provide direction for people in their area of responsibility and enable, inspire, motivate and support them. They will also be able to allocate work on a fair basis, making best use of time and available resources to ensure agreed objectives are met.

FOR WHOM? The main target audience for this award is those currently employed in management posts, usually at first line or middle management levels (i.e. responsible for a particular section, division or department of an organisation). Learners must be in a suitable management job role and be able to generate the relevant evidence in the workplace.

WHAT? The PDA consists of 2 SVQ units, which are workplace Units at 23 SCQF credits. To be eligible for these units, learners must have current occupational experience in a management role and be able to generate the relevant evidence.

DR75 04 Provide Leadership in Your Area of Responsibility

FD3K 04 Allocate and Monitor the Progress and Quality of Work in Your Area of Responsibility

WHY? It will allow candidates to develop capacity to provide leadership and direction for people in their area of responsibility.


INTERESTED? Phone the office right away to register your interest and hear more about it.



PDA in Planning and Implementing ChangePlanning and Implementing Change offers you the opportunity to develop your competence, knowledge and skills in planning and implementing change. The award has been developed through rigorous research involving employers, centres, and potential candidates of the qualification. The award makes use of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for management as specified by the Council for Administration (CfA). It means that by doing the award you will be able to demonstrate that, in your work as a manager, you are able to operate in accordance with these national standards. Success in the award will mean that you will have proof that your work is up to the national standards. In this way you can contribute to your own future and to that of the organisation you work for.

FOR WHOM? This PDA will help you to progress to further management awards such as the full SVQ Management at Level 3, 4 or 5, depending on the management position you occupy and your experience as a manager.

WHAT? The PDA in Planning and Implementing Change at SCQF Level 9 is made up of two mandatory Units:

C5 Plan Change

C6 Implement Change

WHY? Success in the award will mean that you will have proof that your work is up to the national standards. In this way you can contribute to your own future and to that of the organisation you work for.

HOW? A mixture of independent and guided learning. This means you must be able to attend a half day workshop in our training centre once a fortnight for a minimum of 5-6 sessions. In between these sessions you will have some research/study/assignment work. Assessment is ongoing and will take the form of written reflective accounts and observation in the workplace. This award should take no more than 3-4 months but this depends on the amount of time a candidate is willing/able to spend on the work.




PDA in LeadershipThe Professional Development Award in Leadership at SCQF Level 8 offers you the opportunity to develop your competence, knowledge and skills in practical leadership through implementing operational plans. It means that by doing the award you will be able to demonstrate that, in your work as a manager, you are able to operate in accordance with these national standards. Success in the award will mean that you will have proof that your work is up to the national standards. In this way you can contribute to both your own future and to that of the organisation you work for.

FOR WHOM? The PDA in Leadership is intended for people who are currently employed in management posts, predominantly at first-line, team-leading or middle-management level.

WHAT? The PDA in Leadership at SCQF Level 8 is made up of two mandatory Units at 20 SCQF credits:

B1 Develop and Implement Operational Plans for Your Area of Responsibility

B6 Provide Leadership in Your Area of Responsibility

WHY? The PDA in Leadership at SCQF level 8 will enable you to progress within the Management HN and SVQ/NVQ framework. This PDA will enhance your career prospects and provide recognition of leadership and managing change skills.

HOW? A mixture of independent and guided learning. This means you must be able to attend a half day workshop in our training centre once a fortnight for a minimum of 5-6 sessions. In between these sessions you will have some research/study/assignment work. Assessment is ongoing and will take the form of written reflective accounts and observation in the workplace. This award should take no more than 3-4 months but this depends on the amount of time a candidate is willing/able to spend on the work.




SVQ 2 in Team LeadingThe Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) 2 in Team Leading at SCQF level 5 offers candidates the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to do their job competently. This qualification has been specially designed for team leaders, to give them the knowledge and skills to improve team relationships and hone their own leadership skills. The SVQ in Team Leading is based on the National Occupational Standards for management and leadership.

FOR WHOM? The SVQ 2 in Team Leading at SCQF level 5 is aimed at managers in their first management role with a tightly defined area of responsibility. As this is a work-based qualification, candidates must be in posts which will enable them to provide the required evidence.

Candidates would be expected to have a limited area of control and a tightly defined area of responsibility.

WHAT? The SVQ in Team Leading consists of six Units, four mandatory Units and two optional Units.

HOW? Assessment is through performance in the workplace and simulation is not allowed. Evidence may be classified into three categories: work produced by the candidate as part of his/her job as a manager; work produced by others relating to the work that the candidate does as a manager; and statements produced by others about what the candidate has done. This evidence may be gathered by observed performance, products of work, witness testimony and personal statement, and presented as a portfolio of candidate work.




SVQ Management Level 3 and 4The Scottish Vocational Qualification SVQ 3 in Management at SCQF level 7 and the SVQ4 in Management at SCQF level 9 are nationally recognised awards accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in partnership with MSC and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Level 3FOR WHOM? This award is aimed at junior managers/supervisors/first line managers likely to be managing a small unit or a senior member.

WHAT? To achieve the SVQ in Management level 3 candidates must achieve 7 Units in total, 4 mandatory and 3 optional Units.

WHY? The SVQ Management Level 3 will give you confidence and strategies to explore your role which will enable you to progress in your career path as a manager.

HOW? Assessment is through performance in the workplace. Simulation is now allowed. Evidence may be classified into three categories: work produced by the candidate as part of his/her job as a manager: work produced by others relating to the work that the candidate does as a manager; and statements produced by others about what the candidate has done. This evidence may be gathered by observed performance, products of work, witness testimony and personal statement, and presented as a portfolio.

Level 4FOR WHOM? This award is aimed at middle managers with a wide remit and span of control.

WHAT? To achieve the SVQ in Management Level 4, candidates must achieve 8 units in total, 4 mandatory and 4 optional Units.

WHY? The SVQ Management Level 4 will enable you to progress in your career path as a successful manager.

HOW? Assessment is through performance in the workplace. Simulation is now allowed. Evidence may be classified into three categories: work produced by the candidate as part of his/her job as a manager: work produced by others relating to the work that the candidate does as a manager; and statements produced by others about what the candidate has done. This evidence may be gathered by observed performance, products of work, witness testimony and personal statement, and presented as a portfolio.



Social Services and Health Care SVQ’s

Adults, Children and Young PeopleCTC delivers SVQ’s in Social Services and Healthcare Level 2, 3, 4 and Leadership and Management for Care Services

Level 2 SCQF 6The award is made up of 4 mandatory and 4 optional units.

The SVQ is assessed in the workplace. SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.

It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification.

This SVQ is suitable for:

Individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification.

People who are support workers in care home services for adults.

Level 3 SCQF 7The SVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) at SCQF level 7 qualification is mandatory for those people who are employed in the health and social care sector in a supervisory role. The qualification is work based and has a structured, but flexible delivery.

As assessment is normally carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work and allows candidates to generate evidence based on the actual work they are carrying out.

Candidates can progress from the Level 3 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 to other appropriate SVQs up to and including level 4. Candidates may transfer across to the children and young people sector by undertaking some additional units in SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People). The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.

This award is made up of four mandatory and four optional units.

The achievement of other qualifications such HNC Social Care can contribute towards gaining underpinning knowledge for this award.


Level 4 SCQF 8The Level 4 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9 is a re-accredited qualification.

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.

As assessment is normally carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work and allows candidates to generate evidence based on the actual work they are carrying out.

Candidates can progress from the Level 4 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9 to other appropriate awards. Candidates may transfer across to the children and young people sector by undertaking some additional units in SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People). The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.

The achievement of other qualifications such as HNC Social Care and other relevant Care qualifications at SCQF level 7 and 8 can contribute towards gaining underpinning knowledge for this award.

It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should have achieved or be working towards achievement of this qualification.


Individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

People who are employed in the health and social care sector in a senior and/or management role.

Leadership and Management for Care Services Level 4It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should have achieved or be working towards achievement of this qualification.


Individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

People who are employed in the health and social care sector in a senior and/or management role.

The level 4 award could provide progressionCandidates can progress from the Level 4 SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9 to other appropriate awards. Candidates may transfer across to the children and young people sector by undertaking some additional units in SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People). The progression route for each candidate will depend on their job role and level of responsibility.


THE CARE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC036101

01387 249111

[email protected]

www.caretrain.co.uk

First Floor Office, Franklin Steel BuildingDumfries Enterprise Park

Tinwald Downs RoadDumfries DG1 3SJ

ITA (Individual Training Account) and SAAS funding can be used towards the cost of the SVQ’s and PDA’s. For further information contact Vanda.

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THE CARE TRAINING CONSORTIUM CARE TRAININ CONSORTIUM Scottish Charitale Incorporated Organisation SC036101 PDA Administration of Medication On successful completion of this Professional