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Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) (England)
Team Leaders or Senior Carers in a supervisory position.
We are a sector leading health & social care training provider delivering leadership and management programmes nationally with outstanding participation and achievement rates.
We are a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence with strong sector partnerships and the official training partner of the National Care Association.
Quick FAQs
What is the Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma?
The Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to work in health and social care in a supervisory position.
How Long Does the Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma Take to Complete?
The Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma course should take around twelve to fifteen months to complete.
Is the Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma Equivalent to a Degree?
The Level 4 Diploma is equivalent to a Higher National Certificates (HNC) and a Year 1 of a three-year Bachelor’s degree programme.
Who is the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care For?
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is specifically designed for Care Coordinators and Senior Carers who work in Adult Care. For example, it is ideal for those in supervisory positions in nursing homes, day centres, and some clinical healthcare settings.
What Are The Key Learning Outcomes From The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care?
This qualification enables learners to demonstrate and develop the skills and knowledge required within a role which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others. This will include the main tasks and responsibilities of your role; dignity and human rights; communication; safeguarding; health and wellbeing; professional development.
What Does The Course Provide to Students During The Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma?
We provide you with specialist resources to help you progress through the programme. For example, course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job, relevant resources to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge to complete the workplace task activities (including free Learner access to Quality Compliance Systems Ltd, which provides extensive operational policies, procedures and tool kits).
You’ll benefit from one-to-one tutorial support delivered remotely through webinars and workshops (both live and recorded) You’ll have a workplace observation assessment, which will allow you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities. There’ll be flexible remote access to tutors/assessors, Monday to Friday during office hours. Your learning portal will allow you to view all of your activities, access resources and monitor your progression throughout the course.
How Is The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Funded?
Funding for this Diploma can be done at a full cost price, through our Easy Payment Plans or Knoma.
What Career Progression Can You Achieve After Completing the Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma?
Level 5 health and social care qualifications for the management or senior practitioner roles, or progression to a health and social care degree or other specialist qualification in their field of work
What Courses Can You Apply For When You Have Your Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma?
Once you have completed the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step of progression is the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Social Care or Learners will be able to progress to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (QCF). We can support you in this process with our Skills Advisors, who can guide you through each course with all the information.
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Start Date:
Enrolment Anytime
Course Length
12-15 Months
Location:
Blended Workplace, Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support
Pricing
Easy Payment Plans, Government Funded Loans
Availability:
UK Coverage
Learners
Above National Average
Employers Recommend
Learner Satisfaction Rate
Registered Managers Enrolled
What's Provided During The Course?
We provide you with lots of specialist resources to help you progress through the programme:
- Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job
- Relevant resources (including free Learner access to Quality Compliance Systems Ltd, which provides extensive operational policies, procedures and tool kits) to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge and complete the workplace task activities.
- Webinars and Workshops (both live and recorded) providing relevant tutorial support
- Access to resources and support via our social media channels
- Workplace observation assessment – This allows you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities.
- One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you
- Flexible remote access to tutors/assessors Monday to Friday during office hours
- Learning portal to view all your activities, access resources and monitor your progression.
Is there any funding available?
The course fee can be paid using our Easy Payment Plan or it can be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan, for more details click below.






