Guidance from the Voluntary Sector Social Services Workforce Unit
Many organisations use SVQs as a way of qualifying their workforce to meet the needs of service users and to meet the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration standards. Choosing an SVQ provider can be a minefield for organisations that need to find a competent provider for SVQ awards.
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Purpose of the guide
'Choosing an SVQ provider' explains the meaning of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and who can provide SVQs. It goes on to provide guidance to voluntary sector organisations to assist with choosing an SVQ provider, including a qualitative checklist.
The intention is to make a search for a high quality provider of SVQs an easier and more satisfactory process. The guidance begins by explaining some of the often confusing terminology that surrounds SVQs, goes on to look at factors you may wish to consider before engaging a provider and finally presents a checklist for deciding whether a provider is likely to give a quality service.
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