Health And Social Services: SVQ2

What you will learn

You’ll develop the knowledge, values, and hands-on skills needed to work safely and effectively within a care environment.

Key areas of study include:  

• Health, Safety and Protection – understand safe working practices and duty of care.
• Moving and Handling – learn correct techniques to support service users safely.
• First Aid – develop confidence in responding to emergencies.
• Communication in Care Settings – improve how you interact with individuals, families, and teams.
• Equality, Diversity, and Rights – explore inclusive approaches to supporting others.
• Core Skills – enhance Communication, ICT, and Numeracy to strengthen workplace competence.

Assessment is ongoing and includes written assignments, class-based assessments, presentations, and workplace observations and assessments , ensuring your learning connects directly to real-world practice.

Entry requirements

✅ A minimum of two National 5 passes, including English / Communication

✅ OR relevant work or life experience in a care environment

✅ OR strong interest and motivation to work in the care profession

Additional requirements:

• You must complete a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.
• You must demonstrate values such as empathy, responsibility, and respect — essential qualities for a successful care career.

Your personal statement should include:

• Why you wish to study the SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare.
• An example of a time when you used effective communication.
• Your understanding of equality, diversity, and rights in care practice.
• What you would do if you witnessed discrimination in a care environment.

Applicants will be assessed through their personal statement and may be invited for interview as part of the recruitment process.

ℹ️ You must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.

ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language

• you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)

• If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment  here at the College.

Career Opportunities

This qualification allows you to apply for a variety of roles within the Health and Social Care sector, including:

🏥 Support Worker

🏠 Care Assistant

💬 Community Care Worker

🌈 Residential Support Worker

It also provides a solid foundation for career progression and further qualifications.

Future prospects

On successful completion, you may progress to:

• HNC Social Services (Care)
• HNC Healthcare Practice
• Higher-level study with additional qualifications such as Higher Communication

This qualification supports your development as a confident, capable, and compassionate care professional — ready to make a difference in people’s lives.