Qualifications
SDF’s SVQ Centre offers SQA quality assured vocational qualifications to the drug, alcohol, and wider social care workforce.
SVQ Centre
Scottish Drugs Forum’s SVQ Centre provides high-quality, SQA-accredited vocational qualifications for the drug, alcohol, and wider social care workforce.
Delivered primarily online and accessible nationally, our programmes are designed to be flexible and accessible – offering tailored, one-to-one support from experienced Assessors and a strong focus on building professional confidence and demonstrating competence.
We are currently approved by SQA to deliver qualifications in:
Social Services & Healthcare
at SCQF Level 6 and Level 7 – ideal for SSSC registration
Advice & Guidance
at SCQF Level 6 and 8
Community Development
at SCQF Level 6 and 8
SQA Approved
Since its launch in 2021, the SVQ Centre has consistently been awarded ‘high confidence’ by SQA across all external quality assurance criteria, with several aspects of our delivery recognised as examples of good practice – a reflection of our commitment to quality, and Candidate-centred support.
SVQ Programme
We also offer an Enhanced Skills SVQ Programme add-on to the Social Services and Healthcare Awards, combining vocational learning with training in trauma, communication, stigma, and professional boundaries – a unique offer that deepens learning and strengthens practice within social care.
Our main intakes run twice a year, however, we’re sometimes able to accommodate individual candidates or small groups between scheduled intakes, depending on capacity and award type.
These qualifications are fee-based, with costs varying by award. SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant funding is available to eligible Candidates for Social Services and Healthcare (Level 7) and Community Development (Level 8), helping to reduce the cost of study. To learn more about your eligibility for funding, view the part-time funding guide on the SAAS website.
Find out More
To learn more: view our prospectus, read about the SVQ Centre, or contact us