Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is for senior practitioners working in adult care settings, and meets the requirements set out by Skills for Care to develop and confirm the competence of those working in the role.

The objective of this competence-based qualification is to support a role in the workplace.

The qualification is appropriate for senior practitioners working in a variety of settings in adult social care including residential care, domiciliary care or day centres. It is also suitable for lead personal assistants who work as part of a personal assistant team at a senior level.

The qualification develops further specialist skills and knowledge in learners’ areas of responsibility which will enable them to lead in areas such as assessment or enablement, for example. Learners will have responsibility for assessing performance and quality of care delivery and they will provide coaching and mentoring to their colleagues.

Self-Directed Learning (SDL) with the Learner in charge of their own learning, and directs their own time, with eTutor Support.

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Key facts of the qualification
Key facts of Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Qualification number: 603/2829/0

Learning aim reference: 60328290

Credit value: 70 (minimum)

Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence

Guided learning hours (GLH): 467

Total qualification time (TQT): 700

Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance)

Approved Training Provider: Courses For Jobs Ltd
Who is this qualification for?
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) delivers the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care is suitable for senior practitioners in a regulated health and social care setting.

Typical job titles of Lead Practitioner in Adult Care and examples of job roles of those studying this qualifcation include:
- Dementia Lead,
- Re-ablement Worker,
- Physiotherapy Assistant,
- Occupational Therapy Assistant,
- Public Health Associate Worker,
- Keeping in Contact Worker,
- 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 and
- Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer.
ROC - Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Rules of Combination (ROC)

To complete the Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) learners must complete the following:

• all units contained within the mandatory group

• a minimum of 6 credits from optional group A

• a minimum of 30 credits from optional group B

Mandatory group (34 credits)

1 - Lead communication in adult care settings - 4 credits

2 - Develop, maintain and use records and reports - 3 credits

3 - Personal development in adult social care settings - 4 credits

4 - Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings - 3 credits

5 - Lead health and Safety in adult care settings - 3 credits

6 - Facilitate person centred assessment to support wellbeing - 2 credits

7 - Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for Individuals and to support wellbeing - 2 credits

8 - Professional practice in adult care settings - 3 credits

9 - Working in partnership with others - 4 credits

10 - Understand personalisation in adult care and support services - 4 credits

11 - Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings - 2 credits

Optional group A

Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from this group

20 - Understanding professional supervision practice - 3 credits

21 - Governance in Adult Care - 2 credits

23 - Understand the factors affecting older people - 2 credits

Group A = 9 credits from 3 units

Optional group B

Learners must achieve a minimum of 30 credits from this group.

43 - Support the development of community partnerships - 5 credits

45 - H/601/3546 Support individuals to access education, training or employment - 4 credits

48 - Provide information, advice and guidance - 4 credits

50 - Support individuals to access and use services and facilities - 4 credits

52 - Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life - 4 credits

59 - Continuous Improvement in Adult Care - 2 credits

64 - Manage Self for Leadership in Adult Care - 2 credits

65 - Mentoring in social care - 2 credits

66 - Manage induction in health and social care settings - 3 credits

Group B = 30 credits from 9 units

Total Credits in this ILP (Individual Learning Plan) = 71 credits, from:

Mandatory group - 34 credits (11 units)

Group A Optional Units - 7 credits (3 units)

Group B Optional Units - 30 credits (9 units)

Total number of units to complete = 23 units
Geographical coverage
Geographical coverage for Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

This qualification is recognised for delivery in England.
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