Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help carers acquire skills suitable for helping clients in care settings either by giving direct care to individuals or encouraging individuals to care for themselves, by giving them support.

Entry Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Care
• Substantial relevant working experience in management and supervisory positions

Course Structure:

The qualification has two pathways - Adults & Children and Young People. To obtain this qualification a total of 8 units must be completed for each pathway, 4 core and 4 optional units.

Core Modules (Generic)

1. Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record and report
   
2. Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environment
   
3. Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
   

Core Modules (Children and Young People)

1. Develop practice which promotes the environment, well-being and protection of children and young people
   

Core Modules (Adult)

1. Develop practices which promote choice, well-being and protection of all individuals
   

In addition candidates will have to choose 4 more modules (Children and Young People pathway) and 4 modules out of 43 (Adult pathway and Generic Units).

Registration and Exams

Registration and awarding body fees are paid together with the school fees.

Career Opportunities

This Course equips an individual to work confidently as a senior care assistant in care Homes such as Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, Hospitals as well as domiciliary care settings.