Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the opportunity to learners to advance their career to become a manager in care organisation, or other roles such as health assistant, social worker, health administrator, community development officer. This qualification provides advance knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the health and social care.
The qualification will:
- prepare learners for employment in health or care sector, and
- support a range of roles in the workplace, and
- provide personal and professional development to working professionals, and
- help learners to become qualified managers with progression to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Learning Objectives of Level 4 Diploma in Health And Social Care
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care develops the following skills:
- Critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential and career aims.
- Develop the learner’s communication skills in health and social care settings for effective service delivery.
- Develop your awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy
- Allow learners to examine the key issues relating to the healthcare policy.
- Identify and explain models of reflection used in health and social care for personal and professional development.
- Understand the processes involved in the recruitment and the management of people in the health and social care workplace.
- Develop skills to understand society for effective service delivery.
- Motivate learners to progress in their chosen career.
- Allow learners to get progression to level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
International Recognition & Accreditation
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 4, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity.
Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5058/0
This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.
Qualification Structure
Learners must complete six units to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Total credits are 120. Each unit has 20 credits.
Unit 1: Academic Study Skills
Unit 2: Communicating in Health and Social Care
Unit 3: An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
Unit 4: Reflective Practice
Unit 5: Managing People in Health and Social Care
Unit 6: Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health
Career path
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the career opportunities (not an exhaustive list) such as
- Social Care Worker
- Personal Assistant
- Nursing
- Health Care Manager
- Health Care policy Officer or Administrator
- Community Development Officer / Manager
- Health Administrator
This qualification is also suitable for learners who are re-entering employment after a period of absence and for those who are seeking a career change to health and social care. After completion of this qualification, you can study further by taking one of the following qualifications.
How to Apply?
There are three ways to apply for this course.
(1) Purchase the course from this link - Click Here. or
(2) Purchase the course on Monthly payment plan - Click Here or
(3) Complete the admission application form - Click Here
Once we receive your application or order, you will get an offer/admission letter with instructions to complete the enrolment.
Do I need level 3 to study level 4?
Yes
Do I need level 3 to study level 4
Yes, you will require level 3.
Is this an accredited course?
Yes, it is a regulated qualification (regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Qualifi). The course description has information about its recognition with the accredited qualification number.
How long does it take to complete the course? Also, do any of the units involve being assessed in person whilst working?
Self-paced 6-12 months; No we will only assess you with assignments only.
Do you need have 3 before You can do level four
Yes
Hi, do you accept other qualifications in lieu of the level 3, for instance nursing degrees etc
Yes. If you have a qualification in any other subject. You can still apply for this course.
HI , is there any requirement ?
You should have Level 3 qualification in care or sufficient work experience (3-5 years) in care sector or any higher level qualification (e.g. degree in any other subject)
i have just completed my Level 3 -preparing to work in Adult Care course, can i alloy for this level 4?
Yes you can enrol.
I have been working in care as a care assistant since 2022, have completed my Level 02. now im working as a bank senior carer. do i have to have level 03 to do level 04?
Level 3 is very popular and suitable as it includes senior level and specialist units.