Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

This Level 4 qualification is specifically for those working with adults in a health and social care setting. It is particularly relevant for senior care/support staff, front line managers, assistant/deputy managers, team leaders, area domiciliary care managers and senior day care workers. You will have the option to specialise in Adults' Residential Care or Adult Care.

The course ensures that carers with existing employment in adult care can enhance their current skill set and deliver a higher quality of care.

The course consists of mandatory units and a selection of optional units that will be matched to your job role. 

Topics include: 

• Communication
• Health and Safety, Laws and legislation and Equality and Diversity
• Responsibilities
• Policies and Procedures for the Sector
• Role of a Care Worker
• Adult Safeguarding 
• Duty of Care
• Handling of Information
• Infection Control
• Professional Development

A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care would be an advantage. A good level of English and maths which will be assessed at the information, advice and guidance session. Also to be in a work role to support the level of the qualification.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or Higher Education Loan to help with the costs of your course if you are 19 or older and the course you are studying is an eligible Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 course. 

If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk