Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 4
Key Details
- Available at:Work-Based Learning
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
N/A
Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 4Apprenticeships
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Course Description
This qualification will allow learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for professional practice within health or social care settings.
This qualification aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, behaviours and skills that underpin Professional Practice within the Health and Social Care sector. This qualification has been developed in close collaboration with key sector stakeholders, including Social Care Wales and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).
Entry Criteria
This qualification provides progression for learners who have completed any of the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
- Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
- Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children and Young People).
Delivery
This qualification is practice-based and assesses learners’ knowledge and practice. It is designed for learners in work-based learning, further education and higher education.
Assessment
Candidates must successfully complete:
- a portfolio of evidence
- a project, that includes a series of written tasks, direct observation of practice and a professional discussion
The assessments have been designed for candidates to show their knowledge, understanding and skills of both the mandatory units and their chosen pathway content. The assessments cover a range of written elements to reflect knowledge and understanding, as well as practice elements that include the direct observation of learner practice to confirm their competence in the practical skills required for their chosen pathway content.
Progression
The qualification allows learners to progress within employment or further study at a higher level.
For more information on requirements to work within the Health and Social Care sector, including specific job roles, refer to the ‘Qualification framework for social care and regulated childcare in Wales’ which can be accessed on the Social Care Wales’ website.
Other details
Course type: Apprenticeships
Level:
4
Programme Area:
- Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care
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