Overview
This Qualification Specification contains details of all the units and assessments you will be required to
complete to gain this qualification
Key Facts
Level:
Postgraduate
Duration:
Full Time: 1 Year
Starting:
September, January, June
UK Fees 23/24:
£11,800
International Fees 23/24:
£17,500
Location:
Waterside
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK/EU Students enquiries study@nottingham.ac.uk03433433445
International Students enquiries international@nottingham.ac.uk
+44 03433433445
HIGHLIGHTS
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"This qualification can be undertaken as part of the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship standard. Through our college, individuals will have a global opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in relevant fields under the supervision of our skilled and experienced trainers."
GALLERY
Course Content
All of the units achieved can be ‘banked’. This means that if you want to take another qualification which
includes the same units you do not have to take them again.
Each unit has:
• a level – shows how difficult it is
• a credit value – one credit represents about 10 hours’ work
• a unit aim – explains what is covered in the unit
• learning outcomes – cover what you need to do (skills) or what you need to understand
(knowledge)
• assessment criteria – what you need to show (evidence)
This qualification must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and
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This qualification is aimed at learners aged 18+, and will support the
development of staff in a number of job roles in the adult care sector. It
will support learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in their
area of responsibility and enable learners to promote a values-based
culture within their setting
The qualification could lead to progression to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for those working as a lead practitioner in adult care.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 18 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
36 credits must be achieved from the mandatory group. Learners must achieve 34 credits from the optional units.
At least 55 credits must be achieved at Level 4 or above.
How is it assessed?
The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
The qualification can usually be completed in 12–18 months.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
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CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
The qualification will enable learners to progress into employment in settings such as residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, an individual’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.
Learners can progress into a number of lead practitioner job roles within the adult care sector, such as:
• Community Care/Support Officer
• Social Care Assessor
• Care Assessment Officer
• Social Services Officer
• Brokerage Worker
• Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant
• Independence Support Assistant
• Reablement Support Workers/Officer
• Telecare Assistant
Campus Facilities
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