Credit: 70                                            TQT: 700

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is aimed at learners working in a variety of senior adult care roles within but not limited to residential care, domiciliary care or day centres in a senior role. Those working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care will have, and develop further, specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibility which enables them to lead in areas such as assessment or enablement, for instance.

Learners will have responsibility for assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Their team members will look to them for inspiration, and they will provide coaching and mentoring to their colleagues. Learners could work in a variety of settings in adult social care, including but not limited to residential care, domiciliary care or day centres.

The qualification would also be suitable for Lead Personal Assistants who work as part of a Personal Assistant team at a senior level.

Qualification Structure/Rules of Combination

In order to successfully achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF), learners must complete at least 70 credits made up of 36 mandatory units and 34 credits from the optional units.