NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care
Who is it for?
This qualification is designed for supervisory or management roles and covers managerial duties in addition to the assessment planning and review of individuals’ care needs. At this level students will have management or supervisory responsibility for other staff or a high level of autonomy in developing individual responses to the assessed needs of service users.
Course content
To achieve a full Level 4 qualification, candidates must achieve 8 units: four mandatory units and four optional units.
The mandatory units are:
- Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record and report
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practises in the working environment
- Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
- Develop practices which promote choice, well being and protection of all individuals. The optional units chosen must be appropriate for the work function and setting of the learner.
Assessment
Assessment takes place through evaluation of work-based performance, presenting evidence, witness testimony and questioning. A portfolio of evidence is produced which demonstrates that the candidate can perform to the level described. Participants will all have a vocationally competent NVQ assessor who will help assemble the portfolio and prepare for assessment. In addition, candidates will have access to email and telephone support throughout their NVQ programme together with resources as required.
Entry requirements
It is open to candidates at any age, of either gender and there are no entry barriers on the grounds of race, creed or previous academic attainment or learning. However, candidates must be employed in a workplace relevant to the occupational standards for Health and Social Care to enable them to complete the qualification successfully.
How long will it take?
There are no fixed periods for completion, however depending on experience most participants complete within 9-12 months.
Progression
On completion of this programme candidates are able to progress on to the Registered Managers Award.
How to participate
Should you wish to book or find out more about the above course please call 0800 781 2041 to speak to one of our dedicated training advisors. Alternatively you can email us at info@tutorcare.co.uk