Finding a qualification to support career development

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NES has worked with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to develop a webpage that shows all the SQA qualifications relevant to your role. Find SQA qualifications for  Clinical Support Workers 

You can find courses or qualifications on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) database

The My World of Work website provides information about career options, learning and training, and how to succeed in interviews.

NHS Scotland Careers website has role profiles, case study stories and top tips on how to prepare for an interview.

It is worth remembering that you may be able to use recognition of prior learning (RPL) to gain credit for previous evperience when applying for qualifications. Find out more about RPL on Suport Worker Central

Can you can find out more about how two health boards have used different qualifications to develop their Level 4 Assistant Practitioner workforce. See case studies from NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian.

Understanding the SCQF Framework and qualifications

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework is the national qualifications framework for Scotland. It uses two measures - the level of a qualification or learning programme and the number of credit points awarded to helps you understand and compare various Scottish qualifications.

You can find courses or qualifications on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) database

The SCQF Framework website has many resources for individual and employers such as:

Support for individuals to know your Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level

Support for employers on Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

NES delivered a session on the SCQF Framework at Support Workforce Learning Week 2023. We have created a series of videos which seek to explain the SCQF Framework and qualifications, tools you can use to map qualifications and workplace learning and understand the levels and equivalency of qualifications across borders. Watch the videos below.