• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: ATHE   
• Type: Diploma 
• Credit Value: 60 
• Guided Learning Hours: 240 
• Total Qualification Time: 600 
• Qualification Level: 4 
• Qualification Number: 610/3299/2 

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the national, legal, and ethical frameworks governing health and social care practices. 
• Develop effective communication strategies for interacting with diverse service users and colleagues within health and social care environments. 
• Apply principles of safeguarding to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure safe practices in various care settings. 
• Assess contemporary issues impacting health and social care, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Understand the principles of promoting public health and addressing health inequalities within different communities. 
• Develop key personal and professional development skills necessary for improvement and effective practice in the sector. 

• Aspiring health and social care professionals 
• Current care assistants 
• Support workers 
• Healthcare workers 
• Individuals transitioning to the health and social care sector 

Completing the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care opens the door to rewarding career prospects in the industry. You will be qualified to work in various settings including residential care, healthcare facilities, domiciliary care, and community support services. You will be well placed to take on roles that demand ethical practice, clinical understanding, and confident communication. Explore potential career paths along with their average salary (based on Glassdoor UK).  

• Lead Practitioner – £56,000 
• Healthcare Assistant – £25,000 
• Healthcare Worker – £24,000 
• Care Worker – £23,000 
• Support Worker – £23,000 

• Learners should be 18 years of age and above. 
• GCE Advanced Level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4/C and above. 
• Other related Level 3 subjects such as ATHE Level 3 Diplomas. 
• Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency. 
• Equivalent international qualifications. 
• Mature learners may present a varied profile and include relevant work experience. 
• For those whom English is not their first language, the following is recommended; 
  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Portfolio of Evidence: To successfully complete this course, you will compile a portfolio of your work showcasing all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria from the four mandatory units that have been covered. This portfolio may include written assignments, worksheets, and case studies, all designed to demonstrate your acquired skills and knowledge.  

Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for each unit based on the quality of the work submitted; 

Pass 180 – 215 

Merit 216 – 269 

Distinction 270  

Assessor Support: You will receive full support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat. 

If you have any questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button. 

A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:  

• Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 
• Level 5 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 
• Second year of degree programme at universities supporting the ATHE progression route 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Care, Public Health, or Adult Care 

Alternative progression pathway: 

• Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) and Higher-Level Apprenticeships in health and social care-related areas 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to classify and oversee qualifications according to their level and size. The RQF includes nine levels, ranging from Level 1 up to Level 8. Its main goal is to help learners and employers clearly understand the meaning and value of each qualification level. 

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