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Level 4 Adult Care Course in Birmingham

Cost£1,295.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 BTEC Diploma in Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working as a senior or deputy manager in residential or domiciliary care. The course builds the knowledge and skills needed at that level of responsibility in health and social care. It typically takes 12 months to complete. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Adult Care qualification covers topics directly relevant to managing care for adults.

Who this course is for

This qualification is intended for those working as a Senior or Deputy Manager within the health and social care sector in the areas of residential and domiciliary care. It is a work based qualification which will allow learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in a health and social care environment. This qualification covers a range of topics directly related to the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care, with adults.

Mandatory areas covered include: · Advanced communication, equality and diversity in health and social care · Safeguarding and protection · Personal Development · Person centred assessment and personalisation · Health and safety · Support planning · Professional practice · Working in partnership · Use of records and reports This course is eligible for Skills for Care Workforce Development Funding in England. Advanced Learner Loans are also available for this programme.

Entry requirements

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is aimed at senior and deputy managers currently working within the care industry looking to attain a nationally recognised qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care legislation relevant to senior roles.
  • You'll build skills in leading and supervising care teams.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities at a management level.
  • You'll learn how to manage quality and compliance in care settings.
  • You'll develop your understanding of person-centred approaches in adult care.
  • You'll apply communication and leadership skills in real care environments.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You gather evidence from your day-to-day role as a senior or deputy manager. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on your practice in the workplace. You'll be observed carrying out tasks in your care setting and will produce written evidence to demonstrate your competence and knowledge across the qualification's mandatory and optional units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Access Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Deputy manager (residential care home): step up to operational leadership.
  • Senior care worker: lead a team in a domiciliary or residential setting.
  • Care assistant team leader: supervise day-to-day care delivery.
  • Registered manager (care home): progress toward full registered manager status.
  • Domiciliary care manager: manage home care services and staff.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF): the next step for those moving toward registered manager status or broader operational leadership in adult social care.
  • Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into training or assessing roles within the care sector.
  • Foundation degree or degree in Health and Social Care: for those considering higher-level management or specialist practice roles.
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