Level 1 Social Value Associate
Level 1 Social Value Associate status shows: The applicant has demonstrated theoretical competence in social value and impact management in line with the SVI Framework.
This is an ideal qualification for anyone who needs to think about a broader definition of value in their work. There are two broad categories of people: those that prepare accounts (doing the measurement) and those who use the accounts (making the management decisions). This qualification is designed for both groups.
For practitioners, for whom measurement, data collection and writing reports is a regular task, this is the first step on the Professional Pathway. After achieving Level 1 Social Value Associate status, they may choose to progress to Level 2 Accredited Practitioner or Level 3 Advance Practitioner status which test more thoroughly the technical knowledge required and the practical application of the Principles in preparing an account of value.
We recognise that quite often, the decision makers are not the people preparing the account. These people will use the ‘account of value’ to inform the decisions they want to make that are based on a broader definition of value. Level 1 Social Value Associate status helps these people know enough about the SVI Framework, its benefits and to advocate for the application of the Principles.
Assessment Criteria:
- Successful completion of online Social Value and Impact Management exam.
Valid for:
- 2 years.
Opportunities for progression:
- Can progress to become a Level 2 Accredited Practitioner or Level 3 Advanced Practitioner.
Price:
- £360 (£300+VAT) (Discounts may apply, please get in touch for more information).
Exam details
When you submit your application for Level 1 Social Value Associate status, you will be contacted via email with a link where you can take the exam. We aim to release results within two weeks of exam completion.
All questions are either; multiple choice, True/False or ‘fill in the gaps 4’. One point is available for each question. A pass mark of at least 70% is required overall, with a minimum of 50% in each section. The time limit for this exam is 90 minutes, there are between 55-65 questions to answer.
More information on the exam and the information covered is available in the ‘SVI Social Value and Impact Management Exam Details and Reading list’.
Preparation
To become a Level 1 Associate Practitioner it is expected that you will have a reasonably well developed theoretical understanding of social value, impact management and the SVI Framework for accounting for value guided by the Social Value Principles.
To develop this understanding, you can:
- Participate in full Social Value and SROI Practitioner Training, or the introductory Getting Started with Social Value course.
- Work through the SVI E-Learning Zone ‘Practitioner Package’.
- Revise using the SVI Standards and Guidance.
- Read and work through the SVI Social Value and Impact Management Exam Details and Reading list.
Make your application
An application can be made at any time in the year. Payment must be received before results will be released.
Please note that payment is taken through the application form. If this is a problem and you would rather pay via invoice, please use this form instead.
Renew your status
To renew your SVI Practitioner status, please click the button below. The cost of renewal is £100 + VAT. Renewing will extend your status for two years.
You must provide a document (no longer than one page of A4) outlining your continued work and development in social value. Examples of satisfactory evidence are detailed in this document and a statement template is available here.
Please note that payment is taken through the application form. If this is a problem and you would rather pay via invoice, please contact the assurance team.
