Detailed Description

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Mental Health Peer Support is designed to facilitate candidates in the role of peer support worker. The PDA equips candidates with the knowledge, skills and values which are necessary to carry out this role.  The PDA in Mental Health Peer Support is a new qualification which is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge required for those involved in supporting people recovering from mental health illnesses. The PDA in Mental Health Peer Support is aimed primarily at candidates who wish to develop their skills in mental health peer support. The primary target group consists of individuals who have personal experience of mental health problems and who wish to take on the role of peer support workers.  Successful completion of this PDA may lead to opportunities for employment as a peer support worker. It may also lead to the candidate being able to gain access to a range of other related mental health and social services qualifications.  Assessment will consist of a combination of assignments and a portfolio of evidence, both of which will be based on practical real life experiences. Word counts will apply to both instruments of assessment.  (February Intake) Additional Information can be found on the SQA website http://www.sqa.org.uk/ Programme Leader Angela Quigley [email protected]