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These Regulations amend the Qualifications of Directors of Social Work (Scotland) Regulations 1978, which prescribe the qualifications to be held by persons appointed to the office of director of social work under Part I of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 by regional and islands councils. The Regulations add to the range of prescribed qualifications the Certificate in Social Services and the Diploma in Social Work, and make a minor drafting amendment.