Qualifications – Page 21 – Care Appointments

All new healthcare workers will need Care Certificate from next week (England)

By Iain MacDonald25th March 2015New To Care

All new healthcare assistants and social care support workers in England will need to get a Care Certificate in their first 12 weeks of employment. The Care Certificate assesses the fundamental

New award for those starting a career in Welsh care

By Iain MacDonald5th March 2015New To Care

A new qualification could have a major impact on improving the quality of care provided to people of all ages in Wales. Launched by the Care Council for Wales (CCW),

Free webinar – Implementing the Care Certificate: Addressing the challenges

By Iain MacDonald18th February 2015Education & Training

With the launch of the Care Certificate fast approaching, this free webinar on March 4 will explore the key implementation challenges and look at products and services to help you

Qualifactions update on working in Early Years & Childcare in Wales

By Iain MacDonald9th February 2015Education & Training

The Care Council for Wales (CCW) has launched an updated list of required Early Years and Child Care Qualifications. The List of Required Qualifications to work within the Early Years

Health & social care qualifications see the biggest growth

By Iain MacDonald22nd January 2015Education & Training

Health and social care achieved the biggest growth in successfully completed qualifications of any vocational subject last year, according to new analysis of government data by Prestige Nursing and Care

Understanding changes to Scottish care qualifications

By Iain MacDonald16th December 2014Education & Training

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is planning to make changes to the titles of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). SQA Accreditation, which is part of the SQA, quality assures qualifications offered

Qualification survey for management in Scottish adult services

By Iain MacDonald22nd September 2014Education & Training

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are looking for industry views on the level and credit of awards (qualifications) for managers and supervisors. This includes: care home services for adults

SQA issue qualification revisions, reviews and updates

By Iain MacDonald12th September 2014Education & Training

The Scottish Qualification Agency (SQA) have issued new guidance on several qualifications within the care sector. SVQ 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services With the development of the revised