Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

• Ofqual code:

  603/2877/0

• Assessment:

  Pass/Fail Only

• Total qualification time:

  700

• Guided learning:

  460

• Training provider fee:

  £ 188.00

• Operation start date:

  1 April 2018

The content of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care has been specified by the sector skills council responsible for the adult care workforce, Skills for Care, in consultation with employers, learning providers and those who use services.

Those working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care will have, and develop further, specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibility which enables them to lead in areas such as assessment or enablement, for instance. Learners will have responsibility for assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Their team members will look to them for inspiration, and they will provide coaching and mentoring to their colleagues.

Learners could work in a variety of settings in adult social care, including but not limited to residential care, domiciliary care or day centres. The qualification would also be suitable for Lead Personal Assistants who work as part of a Personal Assistant team at a senior level.

The primary purpose of the qualification is to confirm occupational competence. The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care can be studied as a standalone qualification but it also meets the mandatory component requirement of the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care End-point Assessment.