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Duration: 12-18 Months
Credits: 70 credits
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1,650* (+20% VAT)
* VAT applicable in UK

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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
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Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
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Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
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Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
How the application process works

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Registration and course induction. Start your studies

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Overview

A leadership-track qualification for senior care workers moving into supervisory and lead-practitioner roles. It builds advanced skills in leading communication and inclusive practice, facilitating person-centred assessment and support planning, professional practice, safeguarding and partnership working, with optional units in mentoring, supervision, team leadership, advocacy and quality assurance. It is the recognised step between the Level 3 Diploma and a management role.

Modules

Mandatory units (all required to achieve the qualification):
• Lead communication in adult care settings
• Develop, maintain and use records and reports
• Personal development in adult care settings
• Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings
• Lead health and safety in adult care settings
• Facilitate person-centred assessment to support wellbeing
• Facilitate support planning for positive outcomes
• Professional practice in adult care settings
• Working in partnership with others
• Understand personalisation in care and support services
• Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings
• Safeguard children and young people in the adult care sector

Optional units: you also complete a minimum of 34 credits from a bank of optional units, selected with your Course Coordinator to suit your role and goals. Popular optional units include:
• Mentoring
• Lead learning and development
• Professional supervision
• Lead an effective team
• Advocacy in adult care

Entry Requirements

• Aged 18 or over
• Working in a senior or lead adult care role
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent
• Internet access for online study

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Progressions

On successful completion you can progress to:
• NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
• Senior care practitioner or deputy manager
• Care coordinator or assessor roles
• Further leadership CPD

Certification

The certificate is issued by NCFE CACHE, the Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for NCFE qualifications.

Key Facts

Award Body: NCFE CACHE
Level and Credits: Level 4 | 70 credits (TQT 700)
Course duration: 12-18 Months
Methods of Study: Online / Distance Learning / Part-time
Qualification level: 4

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Why Choose UK Versity?

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Student Centered Approach
Ofqual approved courses. Taught in supportive environment allowing fastrack completion. Affordable and Fees.

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Comprehensive learning resources including presentations, ebooks, articles, handouts, recorded lectures and case studies

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Experienced lecturers
All lectures are minimum 10+ years of teaching experience and are masters and PGCE qualified

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