Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
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Overview
The NQual Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to care practices. It will provide individuals with the chance to develop knowledge and gain skills to seek employment or progression onto higher level qualifications.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare individuals for progression in the care sector. The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas and topics relevant to the sector, including leadership and management in health care.
NQual have produced more optional units to allow Learners to tailor their qualification to best fit their expected outcomes and career ambitions.
This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for The NQual Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care qualification are:
Minimum age: 18
There are no further entry requirements, however, learners should have or be working towards a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Progression Opportunities
The progression opportunities for The NQual Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care qualification include:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care Services
Unit Guidance
Learners must achieve all 37 credits of mandatory units and a minimum of 33 optional unit credits. The total credit value for this qualification is 70.
A minimum of 55 credits must be achieved at Level 4 or above.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 560.
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.
The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 700.
Delivery Options for Training Providers
NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.


Unit Breakdown:
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
Qualification Fee:
£120
Centre Approval Process

Submit centre approval
application to NQual

Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee

Application reviewed
by NQual

EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual

NQual approve you as
an approved centre
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