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Level 4 BTEC Diploma in Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in your current care or support role, building skills directly through your day-to-day practice. The course takes around 12 months to complete. You can follow a generic pathway or specialise in learning disabilities or dementia, depending on the people you support. It's designed for care workers and support staff looking to take on greater responsibility and move into more senior positions. This free BTEC Diploma in Adult Care qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
The Level 4 Diploma course is designed for care workers & support staff that are currently looking to increase their responsibilities and progress. The course is suitable for anyone working in the public, private & voluntary Health & Social Care sector.
Learner's pathways can be selected from the generic pathway, learning disabilities or dementia to tailor the award to the service users they support.
This qualification will allow the learner to progress into a more senior role as well as start the route of progression into management or university.
An experienced Health & Social Care assessor will support the learners on a 1-2-1 basis or group basis including planning, assessments & feedback
Entry requirements
All learners are welcome to apply for our work based training programmes. There is a range of fully / part funded QCF Diploma and Apprenticeship options available. 24+ Learner loan is also available for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and managing person-centred care for adults.
You'll learn how to support individuals with complex needs, including those living with dementia or learning disabilities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to assess, plan, and review care and support needs.
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to adult care settings.
You'll build skills in communication, record-keeping, and professional practice.
You'll learn how to support and mentor less experienced colleagues in your team.
How you will learn
You learn through your work. Assessment is portfolio-based: you gather evidence from your day-to-day practice, including observations by an assessor in your workplace, witness testimonies from colleagues or managers, and written assignments. An assessor will visit you at work to observe your practice and review your evidence. You'll also complete knowledge-based tasks to demonstrate your understanding of care theory and legislation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. E-Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Senior care worker: lead a team or take on a key worker role
Care team leader: supervise and support other care staff
Support worker (learning disabilities): specialist support in community or residential settings
Dementia care specialist: focused support for people living with dementia
Care coordinator: organise and oversee care packages for individuals
Deputy manager (care home): step toward registered manager level
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a registered manager or service manager role.
Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to train or assess others in health and social care.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a higher education route for those looking to develop further professionally.
