This qualification can lead to careers in residential care for older people, learning disabilities and mental health services, for example as a support worker or at level 3 a role which may be more supervisory or complex.
Progression
Level 2 learners may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualification:
SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7.
Level 3 learners may progress into employment or to the following qualification:
SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare.