Hospital and Clinical Settings
Predecessor Qualifications
Middle Manager
DipSW, CSS, CQSW
MSC OM5
Team Leader, Team Manager
DipSW, CSS, CQSW
NVQ 4 Management (assessed in a care setting)
Senior Social Work Practitioner
DipSW, CSS, CQSW
Social Worker
DipSW, CSS, CQSW
Assessor Care Manager
NVQ 4 Care
Social Work Assistant
NVQ 3 Care
NVQ 3 Caring for Children and Young People
NVQ 3 Promoting Independence
Required or Recommended Occupational Qualifications
Vocationally Related Qualifications
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Appendix 5 - List of Qualification AbbreviationsQualification Framework
Preface by the Chair, Care Council for Wales
Introduction to the Qualification Framework
The Development of the Qualification Framework
Use and Structure of the Framework
The Qualifications and Standards Sub Committee (QSSC)
Criteria for Supporting Vocationally Related Qualifications
Contact Points for Standard Setting Organisations for Listed Occupations
Modern Skills Diploma for Adults (MSDA), Modern Apprenticeships and Technical Certificates
List of Qualification Abbreviations