Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Description

Overview

This Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is a practical course that provides you with an in-depth knowledge required for career progression across social and health sectors.

Learners who desire to work in adult social care can pursue this Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF); through this certification, the learners will be equipped with extensive knowledge and abilities required for work or career advancement in adult care. Once completed, learners can not only work in a range of work settings including domiciliary care or day centres but also manage the care delivery within their work setting. Other than that, this certification is also appropriate for Lead Personal Assistants who are part of a senior-level Personal Assistant team.

Our online Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual, it is also a (RQF) and is listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications. Our Adult Care diploma course is delivered 100% online with tutor support.

Scope of this Qualification

This diploma provides candidates with core technical abilities and comprehension required to succeed in the profession. The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) prepares you for a profession in a variety of healthcare settings, such as nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, supported living and clinical healthcare settings. The health and social care sector is extremely fulfilling and allows you to make a difference in people’s lives.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is designed in a way that learners can complete it at their own pace. As they see fit, they can take as little as 6 months or up to 1 year of part-time study to become a certified lead adult care worker. This Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) course is delivered through our online learning environment with online tutor support.

Assessment and Verification

This Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) course is internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The learners will be assessed through written assignments and witness testimony and will receive tutor support once they are enrolled.

Progression

Successful completion of this Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) course enables learners to proceed to courses at Level 5. This adult care course will also help you enhance your career profile and can count towards your continuous professional development.

Unit Structure

Unit 1: Lead communication in adult care settings

Unit 2: Develop, maintain and use records and reports

Unit 3: Personal development in adult care settings

Unit 4: Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings

Unit 5: Lead health and safety in adult care settings

Unit 6: Facilitate person-centred assessment to support well-being

Unit 7: Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support wellbeing

Unit 8: Professional practice in adult care settings

Unit 9: Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings

Unit 10: Understand personalisation in care and support services

Unit 11: Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings

Unit 12: Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector

Unit 13: Lead practice to support individuals to access and engage in education, training or employment (ETE)

Unit 14: Support the use of assistive technology

Unit 15: Lead practice in providing information, advice and guidance

Unit 16: Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings

Unit 17: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities

Unit 18: Support carers to meet the care needs of individuals

Unit 19: Professional supervision in adult care

Unit 20: Mentoring in adult social care

Unit 21: Lead an Effective Team in Adult Care

Entry Requirements

To successfully enrol on the course, a learner:

Practical Requirement

This course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace or in simulated situation. You will be expected to demonstrate competence when working with young people, adults and be able to reflect on your practice.

How will I be assessed?

All of the units in the course will be graded by a series of written assignments submitted to your course tutor and graded by them. However, some units require witness testimony and work attachments to meet the assessment criteria requirements of the course.

What you will Learn

Useful Knowledge that you will learn in the course

You will be able to:

Frequently Ask Questions

Who is this course for?

The focus award Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is designed for staff in a Senior Carer Role or who want to progress to a Junior Manager or Care Manager role. It is also suitable for students who are already working in care in a supervisory capacity or as a senior carer/ support worker.

What are the entry requirements?

You should be working in an industry-related role with suitable experience and it is recommended that you already hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.

What is the time frame to complete the course?

On average most learners will complete it in 6-12 months. Some may take less depending on their personal circumstances and how much time they have to dedicate to the course. We will work at a pace that suits you. You will have full uncapped support for 12 months.

Do I have to take an exam?

It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include witness testimony, reflective accounts along with supporting work products, a portfolio of evidence, professional discussion, and written assignments.

Do you offer payment plans for health and safety qualifications?

Yes, we offer flexible payment plans.

Why study one of our health and social care courses?

When you enrol with us, you’ll start a journey that’s enjoyable and enriching. Our online courses are created to be completed at any time and from any location. Additionally, we’ll not only provide course material but will also be there each step of the way with our unlimited tutor help.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

70 credits are required to complete this course.

What is a Witness Testimony in L4 Diploma in Adult Care?

Witness testimony is categorised as “supporting” evidence because it offers additional details in the form of an occupationally competent person’s statement of authentication, which confirms all pertinent facts about a learner’s workplace activities and attests to the learner’s competency in performing a skill or task. Some of the abilities that must be shown by the student in order to pass the course, including “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and encourage children and young people’s positive behaviour,” are particularly hard to back up with just documentation proof. As a result, an expert witness is required to present a written account of the learner’s performance at the workplace, accurately describing the activity conducted in comparison to the targeted assessment criteria, and attesting to whether these have been followed in the work context. In some units, witness testimony is required, and the relevant Assignment Guide will make this obvious. It should be emphasised that in addition to delivering the witness evidence, you will also need to write a reflective report.

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed/performs the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. Reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Assessment Brief document.