Level 4 Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Skills for Care and CQC approved qualification for new Managers, Deputy Managers | First Payment then Monthly Instalment
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Overview
Level 4 Leadership and Management for Adult Care is for those in care management, team leading or supervisory roles including:
- care team leaders,
- care supervisors, care coordinators,
- deputy care managers,
- new care managers,
- and all those in similar job roles, in all care settings such as domiciliary care, residential care, hospital care, primary care, and any other regulated care setting.
There is no requirement to be in a management job to study for this qualification.
This option enables learner to pay for the qualification by monthly instalments.
The first payment made through this website pays for initial training on Level 4 Leadership and Management for Adult Care essentials.
Progression to full qualification
No qualification delivery will take place until the qualification fees have been paid; either in full or by monthly payment plan.
After completing the Level 4 Leadership and Management for Adult Care essentials course, learners can choose to progress the full Qualification by paying the full qualification fees of £1128, in monthly instalments as follows:
- 6 months payment plan - Pay £188/month for 6 months = £1128
- 12 months payment plan - Pay £94/month for 12 months = £1128
- 15 months payment plan - Pay £75.20/month for 15 months = £1128
- 18 months payment plan - Pay £62.67/month for 18 months = £1128.06
The £1128 qualification fees cover full qualification delivery including:
- qualification assessment by a fully qualified, occupationally competent Assessor,
- learning resources delivered through inclusive 20 separate courses,
- portfolio-building and evidence matrices
- ongoing learner support,
- online communities and peer support,
- internal quality assurance,
- external quality assurance,
- external certification on completion,
- printed Hard-copy Diploma certificate from the Awarding Body.
There are no separate exams for this qualification, only assessments.
Hardcopy certification from Awarding Body requires full Internal and External Assessments and Quality Assurance, involving delivery of 341 total qualification time and 150 guided learning hours by three different paid qualified staff members including Tutor, Assessor, IQA, EQA/AO fees, other costs paid to other supplier businesses for use and support of each individual learner.
After completing the Level 4 Leadership and Management for Adult Care essentials course, if the learner chooses not to progress to the full qualification, then they don't need to do anything else.
The learner has lifetime access to our LMS and Online Communities, subject to Terms and Conditions.
Learners can choose to study any of the 22 separate courses on a pay-as-you-go basis.
The Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is a specialist management qualification in health and social care management, for managers in care settings. This includes existing managers and those preparing for their first management job role, such as team leaders, care coordinators, supervisors, and senior care assistants.
E-Learning and Assessment option includes basic support with online learning materials and assessment, with the learner fully in charge of their own timetable.
The learner has access to online resources for learning, and our e-Portfolio for assessments and assignments.
Whichever route taken, the monthly payment plan covers everything required for the full qualification (listed as additional info above), including Learning Resources, Tutor Support, Assessments and Feedback, Quality Assurance, and Certification including printed hard copy of the Certificate.
The monthly payment plan covers assessments, there are no separate exams for this qualification.
By making your payment through this site, you are indicating that you have fully agreed to our Terms and Conditions, our Fee Structures, and our delivery style as detailed in this Course Information.
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Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
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Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) Qualification overview and objective
The objective of this specialist health and social care management qualification is to introduce adult care leadership and management and to prepare learners to progress into a new management role within the care setting.
The qualification covers the essential knowledge required in adult care and support, as well as management.
Those learners who enter the sector from graduate entry programmes must also achieve the same level of preparedness to work as a social care manager.
Those learners who have no direct experience of care and support will require placements or voluntary work alongside the qualification.
The qualification aligns with the approved Skills For Care Management Induction Standards and provides the learner with the knowledge and understanding to be able to move into a management role.
Key facts of the full qualification
Qualification number: 603/0974/X
Learning aim reference: 6030974X
Credit value: 34
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 150
Total qualification time (TQT): 341
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is suitable for those learners who are either:
- working at a level 3 and aspire to progress into management.
- Working as Managers (new in post), who wish to use this qualification to support with the Manager Induction Standards
- Team Leaders, Care Coordinators, and Supervisors who want to progress to deputy manager or manager roles
Career progression is a key element in retaining and growing a high-quality workforce for the adult social care sector in England.
Progression into management roles is particularly important and workers with excellent care and support skills at level 3 may be unprepared for the very different knowledge and skills required as a manager. Therefore, this qualification has been developed bridge the gap from the level 3 care qualifications into level 5 management qualifications.
Entry requirements
To register for this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements:
- be 19 years of age or above
- Have significant experience within the care and support sector and/or currently working at Level 3 within Adult Care;
- Graduates from different disciplines and other learners with no direct experience of care and support are likely to need placements, voluntary work or internships alongside the qualification to achieve a firm grounding in service delivery for the sector.
Topics covered
To complete the Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) learners must complete all the 20 units contained within the mandatory group.
These units are:
1 - Leadership and Management in Adult Care
2 - Team Leadership in Adult Care
3 - Governance in Adult Care
4 - Regulatory Processes for Adult Care
5 - Communication and Information Management In Adult Care
6 - Partnership Working in Adult Care
7 - Outcomes Based Person Centred Practice in Adult Care
8 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
9 - Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
10 - Professional Development in Adult Care
11 - Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
12 - Resource Management in Adult Care
13 - Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
14 - Health and Safety in Adult Care
15 - Risk-Taking and Risk Management in Adult Care
16 - Managing Concerns and Complaints in Adult Care
17 - Manage Self for Leadership in Adult Care
18 - Decision Making in Adult Care
19 - Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care
20 - Innovation and Change in Adult Care
Assessment methods
This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence, supported by a tutor and assessor.
Successful learners must demonstrate knowledge at the appropriate level, across the breadth of the qualification syllabus.
Learners will be guided and supported to prepare for assessments.
There are no workplace visits.
All assessments will be done and signed off by the Assessor, according to Awarding Body requirements, and we do not involve your Manager or your Employer.
How long does it take to complete the course
Normal duration is within 12 months.
The total qualification time for this qualification is 339 hours.
Progression opportunities
On successful completion of this qualification, learners can work in management roles in care settings.
Learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care - for specialist frontline roles in care settings,
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care - for Registered Managers, and senior manager roles in care settings
What to do next?
Click on "Add to Basket" and pay fee through this site.
Within two working days, you will be sent your learning account details and step by step instructions. You will be able to log into your learning course and start studying.
Important Note:
By making your payment through this site, you have fully agreed to our Terms and Conditions, our Fee Structures, and our delivery style.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is suitable for those learners who are either senior care assistants, team leaders, supervisors, or care coordinators:
- working at a level 3 and aspire to progress into management.
- Working as Managers (new in post), who wish to use this qualification to support with the Manager Induction Standards
- Team Leaders, Care Coordinators, and Supervisors who want to progress to deputy manager or manager roles
The pricing structure is suitable for those on a tight budget who want to pay by instalments as detailed below.
This course is not government-funded, and therefore no government funding available for prospective students.
Our payment plans suit those self-funded learners on a tight budget.
NOTE: All prospective learners are required to read this Course Information in full, and no one can bypass this requirement.
The minimum reading ability is at Level 1 English.
This qualification is delivered by distance-learning and therefore, requires learners to read and understand all course information written in English.
Requirements
This course is delivered online, and therefore the prospective learner must be able to use a cloud-based online platform.
This course is delivered and assessed in English. The minimum reading ability and writing ability is at Level 1 English.
Learners must be at least 19 years old.
Learners should have significant experience within the care and support sector
Graduates from different disciplines and other learners with no direct experience of care and support are likely to need placements, voluntary work or internships alongside the qualification to achieve a firm grounding in service delivery for the sector.
Career path
On successful completion of this qualification, the learner can work as a manager in care settings.
Learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care - for specialist roles in care settings,
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care - for senior manager roles in care settings
Questions and answers
Hi I would like to start this course, but don’t have level 1 English. Can I still start
Answer:Yes you can start the course because you don't have to possess the Level 1 English qualification. You do have to be able to read, comprehend and write to English level 1 standard because while on the course you will have to read your learning materials and you will have to write your answers to your assignments.
This was helpful.Hi, could you tell me what is the full price of the course including all fees? Thank you
Answer:Fees and costs are fully explained on the Course Information page that you are looking at. Please read the full Course Information provided. This level 4 qualification requires learners to be able to read and interpret information written in English, and you must demonstrate that ability by reading the course information provided.
This was helpful.I completed Level 3 in Early Years Practitioner. Can I do this course and can this course be completed in less than 12 months
Answer:Yes you can do the course. If you decide to progress to the full qualification, it can be completed in 12 months.
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