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Level 4 Adult Care Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, applying your learning directly in your care role. Funding is available through an Advanced Learner Loan, which covers tuition, assessment, registration, and certification costs. Loans are not means-tested and are open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll develop specialist knowledge and skills as a lead practitioner, and build a values-based culture in your setting. The course takes around 18 months to complete. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement throughout.

Who this course is for

This qualification will support learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in their area of responsibility and enable learners to promote a values-based culture within their setting.

This qualification can act as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification.

The qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care.

Entry requirements

Learners should be at least 18 years old.

Learners will need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

This qualification is suitable for those working as a lead practitioner in adult care.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop specialist knowledge in your area of responsibility within adult care.
  • You'll build skills to promote a values-based culture in your care setting.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in both knowledge and practical skills.
  • You'll learn how to lead practice and support others in an adult care environment.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of a lead practitioner in adult care.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying your skills directly in your adult care workplace, volunteering role, or placement. Assessment covers both knowledge and practical competence, so you'll need to demonstrate what you can do in a real work context. Yorkshire Training Partnership will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yorkshire Training Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Lead Practitioner in Adult Care: senior hands-on role in a care setting
  • Senior Care Assistant: leading a team of care workers day to day
  • Care Assistant: direct support role with adults needing care
  • Care Team Leader: coordinating care delivery and supporting colleagues
  • Support Worker: working with adults with complex or specialist needs
  • Residential Care Worker: providing care in a residential or supported living setting

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the natural next step if you want to move into management. The provider notes this Level 4 Diploma is a direct progression route to it.
  • Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship: this qualification aligns to that standard, so it may support or complement an apprenticeship route with your employer.
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