Qualifications and Careers
We are responsible for setting standards and the approval of qualifying and post-qualifying level training for social work. On these pages you will find a wide variety of information relating to qualifications and learning as well as information about careers in the social care sector.
Useful documents
Let us know your initial feedback on the QCF qualifications
Information for the managers of residential care homes for adults
Guide to New Qualifications in Health and Social Care, Early Years and Childcare - PDF 1.2MB
Which Qualifications for Which Worker? - an information sheet on selecting the correct qualification for workers.
Social Work Training – Review of Trends 2008 – 2010 PDF 530KB
Placement and Work Experience for Diplomas in CCLD -a DCELLS statement
Useful webpages
Key messages from the review of the CCLD and HSC NOS
Guidance for Work experience in social care and early years
Details for Training Providers about older qualifications and their extensions
Table of Qualifications for Registration with the Care Council for Wales