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Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is an advanced qualification designed for learners looking to develop specialist knowledge and leadership skills within the health and social care sector. This diploma is ideal for professionals aiming to progress into supervisory, management, or coordinator roles in care settings across the UK.
This qualification builds on core health and social care principles and introduces higher-level practice, enabling learners to apply skills in real-world care environments, enhance service delivery, and improve outcomes for service users.
Benefits of Doing a Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
- Cost-Effective
- Studying online reduces travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Learners gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- This qualification develops essential leadership, management, and professional skills required for senior roles in the health and social care sector.
With an online The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to move into a rewarding career or progress to university-level study.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Modules
All Units are mandatory
Unit 1 Academic Study Skills
- Developaportfolioofevidenceshowing development in academic study skills.
- Reflectuponasignificantlearningincidentusingan acknowledged model
Unit 2 Communicating in Health and Social Care
- Compareandcontrasttwotheoreticalapproachesto communication in health and social care
- Describethemaintypesofcommunicationutilisedwithin health and social care practice.
Unit 3 An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
- Understandthesignificanthistoricaland contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK
- Understandthetheoreticalframeworks, concepts and models in developing policy
Unit 4 Reflective Practice
- Evaluate the processes for recruiting individualstoworkinhealthandsocial care.
- Understand the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teamsworkinginhealthandsocialcare.
Unit 5 Managing People in Health and Social Care
- Evaluate the processes for recruiting individualstoworkinhealthandsocial care.
- Understand the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teamsworkinginhealthandsocialcare.
Unit 6 : Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health
- Understandthetheoreticalperspectives behindapproachestohealthandillness
- Evaluatedifferingmodelsofhealthcare delivery used within health and social care.
Entry Requirements
- To study an Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care learner must be aged of 18. or
- Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent.
Qualifications
At the core of Qualifi mission is the creation and awarding of respected qualifications, built on a rigorous focus on high standards and consistency. Qualifi is recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is also a signatory to the BIS international quality commitments.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 5- 8 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Progression – Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Management, or Public Health
- Second year degree programs at recognised UK universities (subject to individual entry requirements).
2. Employment Opportunities
After completing this qualification, learners may pursue roles such as:
- Senior Support Worker
- Care Team Leader
- Deputy Manager
- Care Coordinator
- Residential Care Supervisor
- Supported Living Manager
- Community Services Supervisor
- These roles are available across a variety of care settings, including:
- Residential care homes
- Nursing homes
- Supported living services
- Community care organisations
- Private and independent healthcare providers
- Local authority services