HSCD4 - Skillsfirst Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) (RQF) Closed for registrations

HSCD03 - Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF) Closed for registrations

Skillsfirst Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) (RQF)

Please note: this qualification has closed for registrations. Certification end date is 31/03/2021.

Qualification summary

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) (RQF) qualification assesses the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care sector. This qualification is made up of 100% vocational units.

This Skillsfirst qualification acts as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (England) qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) qualification. It will support you in the development of a number of job roles in the adult social care sector.

This qualification can also be used by anyone in a supervisory position as part of their CPD. It achieves this by confirming supervisory competency in many areas such as;

Mental health
Dementia
Learning disabilities
General health care

This qualification has been created for roles such as:

Community care officers
Support officers in community and primary care environments
Support officers in acute health environments
Support officers in domiciliary service
Support officers in supported living projects
Social service officers
Occupational assessment officers

If you feel your role is not in a managerial capacity you could choose the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)

It is anticipated that learners will progress to Level 5 qualifications for management or senior practitioner roles in Health & Social Care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.

This qualification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or levels of previous learning. There is no minimum age requirement for this qualification.

It is supported nationwide by employers. For a list of the training providers and colleges who deliver this qualification in your area please contact our customer services team.

Qualification structure

To achieve this qualification learners must achieve 70 credits

Learners must achieve all 36 credits from Group M

A minimum of 6 credits from Group A and at least 28 credits from Group B.

The TQT for this qualification is 700 hours

The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 479

Qualification number	Qualification reference	Qualification review date
HSCD4	603/0983/0	31/03/2018

Group M - mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Unit level
L/506/6053	SHC41	Advanced communication skills	4	4
J/506/7623	SHC42	Personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	4	4
J/506/7119	SHC43	Equality and diversity in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	3	4
F/506/7622	SHC44	Understand safeguarding and protection in health and social care settings	2	3
A/506/7120	SHC45	Facilitate person centred assessment to support the well-being of individuals	2	4
F/506/7121	SHC46	Facilitate support planning to promote positive outcomes for individuals and to support well-being.	2	4
K/602/6248	CPCCS501	Understand personalisation in care and support services	4	5
M/506/6353	HSC047	Health and safety in health and social care settings	3	4
A/506/7621	LM401	Professional practice in health and social care for adults or children and young people	3	4
A/504/2198	LM502	Develop, maintain and use records and reports	3	4
A/602/3189	M2c	Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people's settings	4	4
A/506/8736	P52	Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult social care sector	2	4

Group A - optional units - specialist knowledge

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Unit level
D/503/1839	DB01	Diabetes awareness	6	3
Y/506 7089	DEM301R	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	3
K/601/9199	DEM305	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	2	3
L/506/7090	DEM308R	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	3	3
Y/601/8579	HSC3021	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	3	4
F/504/2218	HSC3067	Understand professional management and leadership in health and social care or children and young people's settings	6	5
R/506/6054	HSC3075P	Understand Parkinson's for health and social care staff	2	3
D/504/2243	HSC3079	Understand the factors affecting older people	2	3
M/506/6367	HSC4001	Understand public funding of individual care needs in adult social care	4	4
T/601/5317	LD310	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	3
M/601/7048	LD314K	Principles of self directed support	3	3
J/601/6293	LDOP305	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	3	3
D/602/3170	LHS22	Understand how to manage a team	3	4
H/602/3185	LHS23	Understans professional supervision practice	3	4
L/504/8408	MCA01	Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005	3	3
Y/601/6167	PDOP33	Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals	3	3
J/503/7165	SCM301	Understand stroke care management	4	3
M/601/3467	SSMU31	Understand sensory loss	3	3

Group B - optional units - competence

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Unit level
A/602/6237	CPCCS523	Share knowledge and good practice	3	5
L/601/8028	HSC3003	Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life	4	3
M/601/9494	HSC3007	Support the development of community partnerships	5	4
F/601/7927	HSC3013	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	4	3
H/601/7905	HSC3024	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	6	4
K/601/7906	HSC3027	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	4	3
A/601/9174	HSC3055	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	5	4
F/601/9029	HSC3057	Working with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	5	4
T/601/9738	HSC3065	Implement the positive behaviouralsupport model	8	4
M/503/8133	HSC3701	Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals	3	3
T/504/2216	HSC3077	Assess the needs of carers and families	4	3
A/504/2217	HSC3085	Lead practice in assessing and planning for the needs of families and carers	3	5
J/504/2219	HSC3087	Appraise staff performance	5	5
R/5042224	HSC3088	Support people who are providing homes to individuals	6	4
T/506/6368	HSC4002	Provide information advice and guidance	4	4
T/506/6354	HSC4003	Develop and implement reablement plans	4	4
J/506/6052	HSC4004	Mentoring in social care	2	4
H/506/8164	HSC4005	Installation, maintenance and removal of assistive technology in social care	2	3
L/506/8160	HSC4006	Assessment, implementation and review of assistive technology in social care	4	4
D/506/8163	HSC4007	Promote rights and values in assistive technology in social care	2	3
R/506/8161	HSC4008	Provide assistive technology in social care	4	4
R/5042207	IC301	Supporting infection prevention and control in social care	2	3
M/504/2196	LD315	Support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	4	3
J/602/3499	LHS29	Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people	10	5
J/601/5645	LHS32	Promote access to healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities	6	5
A/601/5318	LHS33	romote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	7	5
M/601/5249	LHS34	Promote awareness of sensory loss	3	5
H/601/5250	LHS35	Support the use of assistive technology	4	5
M/6015252	LHS37	Support individuals with sensory loss with communication	5	5
T/601/5253	LHS38	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	5	5
R/502/3298	LHS42	Providing independent advocacy to adults	5	4
Y/602/2239	O20c	Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people's settings	6	5
R/506/7091	O40R	Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	5	5
D/506/7093	O42R	Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young people's settings	4	4
H/506/7094	O43R	Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people’s setting	5	5
J/601/3541	SSOP34	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	4	4
H/601/3546	SSOP37	Support individuals to access education training or employment	4	4