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NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Ref:
603/2614/1
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Registration & certification fee:
£158.50
Level:
Level 4
Minimum entry age:
18
GLH:
514
TQT:
700
Credit value:
70
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What does this qualification cover?
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.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for those working as a lead practitioner in adult care.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 18 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
36 credits must be achieved from the mandatory group. Learners must achieve 34 credits from the optional units.
At least 55 credits must be achieved at Level 4 or above.
How is it assessed?
The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
The qualification can usually be completed in 12–18 months.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The qualification could lead to progression to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
Career opportunities
The qualification will enable learners to progress into employment in settings such as residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, an individual’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.
Learners can progress into a number of lead practitioner job roles within the adult care sector, such as:
• Community Care/Support Officer
• Social Care Assessor
• Care Assessment Officer
• Social Services Officer
• Brokerage Worker
• Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant
• Independence Support Assistant
• Reablement Support Workers/Officer
• Telecare Assistant
• Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1895 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (PDF | 1895 KB)
Additional qualification information
Learner overview (PDF | 80 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 123 KB)
Skills for Care and Development assessment principles (PDF | 226 KB)
Skills for Health assessment principles (PDF | 240 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Lead Communication in Adult Care Settings (D/616/6409)
Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports (R/616/6410)
Personal Development in Adult Care Settings (Y/616/6411)
Lead Inclusive Practice in Adult Care Settings (D/616/6412)
Lead Health and Safety in Adult Care Settings (H/616/6413)
Facilitate Person-Centred Assessment to Support Well-Being (K/616/6414)
Facilitate Support Planning to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals and to Support Well-Being (M/616/6415)
Professional Practice in Adult Care Settings (T/616/6416)
Working in Partnership With Others (A/616/6417)
Understand Personalisation in Care and Support Services (F/616/6418)
Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care Settings (J/616/6419)
Safeguard Children and Young People Who Are Present in the Adult Care Sector (A/616/6420)
Optional units
Advocacy in Adult Care (F/616/6306)
Co-ordinate the Use of Assistive Living Technology (J/616/6310)
Support the Development of Community Partnerships (M/601/9494)
Lead Practice to Support Individuals to Access and Engage in Education, Training or Employment (ETE) (D/616/6314)
Lead Practice in Providing Information, Advice and Guidance (M/616/6317)
Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (R/615/7254)
Promote Nutrition and Hydration in Adult Care Settings (A/616/6336)
Develop, Implement and Review Reablement Plans (F/616/6323 )
Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities (A/615/7202 )
Support Individuals to Access and Manage Direct Payments (K/615/7213)
Support Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services (H/615/7243)
Support the Spiritual Well-Being of Individuals (K/615/7275 )
Support Carers to Meet the Care Needs of Individuals (H/615/7307)
Specialist Areas of Care (J/616/6324)
Undertake Research in Adult Care (L/616/6325)
Promote Innovation and Change in Adult Care (R/616/6326)
Manage Induction in Adult Care (A/616/6398)
Lead Learning and Development in Adult Care (F/616/6399)
Mentoring in Adult Care (K/616/6400)
Partnership Working in Adult Social Care (M/616/6401)
Manage Personal and Professional Behaviour in Adult Care (T/616/6402)
Lead Practice to Promote Quality Assurance in Adult Care (A/616/6403)
Contribute to Recruitment and Selection in Adult Care (F/616/6404)
Manage Resources in Adult Care (J/616/6405)
Service Improvement and Development in Adult Care (L/616/6406)
Professional Supervision in Adult Care (R/616/6407)
Lead an Effective Team in Adult Care (Y/616/6408)