We are consulting on proposals to consolidate the practice qualifications that Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS)* Authorised officers need to register with the SSSC. We would like to know what you think about the proposals.
There are a number of criteria which applicants for registration must meet and one of these is that they hold or gain a relevant qualification from a list of acceptable qualifications. After consultation, we set these for the each part of the Register.
When the qualification criteria were set, we took an inclusive approach to accepting qualifications for the registration of groups of workers allowing members of the existing workforce who held predecessor awards to apply for registration on the basis of those qualifications. This allowed employers to focus resources on supporting those staff who did not hold relevant awards. Although this approach was welcomed it has resulted in long lists of acceptable qualifications, including predecessor qualifications which are no longer available.
It is proposed that the list of acceptable practice qualifications for new entrants to the SCSWIS Authorised officers part of the Register are consolidated to currently available qualifications in areas which are relevant to the activity of the Care Inspectorate. It is also proposed they are at a minimum level of SVQ4 or a qualification at SCQF Level 9 or above.
This consultation is about the practice qualification criteria. Registered SCSWIS Authorised officers will continue to be required to gain a qualification in regulation. This regulator’s award will be revised in due course to take account of the Care Inspectorate's work.
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How you can take part in the consultation
You can give us your views and opinion through our online survey or by downloading a form that you can return by email, post or fax to:
Patricia Lewington
Scottish Social Services Council
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY
Email: ldadmin@sssc.uk.com
Fax: 01382 207215
To make sure that your voice is heard, please send your response back to us by Thursday, 24 May 2012.
Want to know more?
If you would like any further information about this consultation or any of the proposals please contact Frances Scott, Qualifications and Standards Manager at frances.scott@sssc.uk.com
* SCSWIS is the formal name of the Care Inspectorate
Our survey for carers has closed but you can still tell us what you think by email.
Neil Macleod, Education and Workforce Development Adviser, is happy to hear your views and answer any questions you have about the survey. You can contact him at neil.macleod@sssc.uk.com.
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