NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care

NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care programme overview:

The National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Health and Social Care are available at different levels to support career progression and to meet the national minimum standards as regulated by the commission for social care inspection (CSCI). Anyone in a position of care within a residential home, who has completed an NVQ in care at the previous level, or is entering thfe profession in a senior caring role may want to study for a 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care to work effectively as a Manager Of a care team.

The NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care qualification is made up of units that specify the knowledge and performance required of service providers to affect care within their roles. The NVQ 4 in Care is focused toward the management and delivery of care with the support of others, and will be accountable in the area of practise. It is designed to teach the techniques involved in management and delivery of physical, emotional or enabling care to service users. NVQ 4 in care Candidates are expected to have complete autonomy and will be required to make decisions within boundaries and limits agreed with their team.

The NVQ 4 in care units are made up of mandatory, optional and additional units. You will need to achieve a combination of these in order to achieve your 4 NVQ in care award.

NVQ 4 in care course content:
An NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care is made up of 8 units. All candidates must complete all mandatory units, and select an additional 4 units from the optional modules. This will include:
Mandatory Units for NVQ 4 in Care

* NVQ in Care 4 41: Use and develop methods and systems to communicate record and report
* NVQ in Care 4 42: Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practises in the working environment
* NVQ in Care 4 43: Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
* NVQ in Care 4 45: Develop practises which promote choice, well being and protection of all individuals

How often are the NVQ 4 in care courses run?
There are no fixed start dates for NVQ 4 in care. All NVQ 4 in care courses can begin at any time convenient to you.

How long does the NVQ 4 in care course typically take to complete?The NVQ 4 in care time scales are mapped individually to suit each student. The majority of our NVQ 4 in care students complete their NVQ 4 in care course within 12 to 15 months.

How is the NVQ 4 in care course delivered?
All NVQ 4 in care courses are delivered on a one to one basis by an qualified Wave NVQ in care assessor. All NVQ 4 in care activities take place in your place of work, at a time convenient to you. Typically the NVQ 4 in care is delivered through an induction followed by 4 additional assessments.

Where is the NVQ 4 in care course available?
Wave are a national care training provider and offer the NVQ 4 in care across the UK including Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Why choose Wave for this NVQ 4 in Care course?
Wave Training provides effective care training NVQ programmes to clients and candidates across the UK. NVQ 4 in care candidates are offered telephone help throughout the day, and one to one contact with our specially trained NVQ in care Assessors. NVQ 4 in care candidates will have all the help and training assistance needed to successfully drive their careers in to the future.

Course fees and finance support options:

NVQ 4 in care course payment plan:
In addition to the standard NVQ 4 in care fee, Wave operate an easy payment plan to help spread the cost of the NVQ 4 in care programme for you. An initial administration fee of £60 and deposit of £195 including VAT is made, followed by 7 monthly instalments of £145.46 including VAT.

Payment of your NVQ 4 in care:
For payment of your NVQ 4 in care Wave accepts cheques, BACs transfers and debit and credit cards for payment. Credit terms can be extended to business customers for NVQ 4 in care, subject to satisfactory checks.

Learning outcomes for your NVQ 4 in care:
On successful completion you will be awarded an NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care certified through the awarding body. All successful NVQ 4 in care certifications are subject to an external verification process conducted by the awarding body. NVQ 4 in care Certificates are typically delivered to the student within 10 weeks of certification.

NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care optional unit list
Detailed below are the optional units for the NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care. Two units must be chosen and completed as part of the programme. Your Wave NVQ in care assessor will work with you at the start of your NVQ 4 in care programme to help you map our and choose the most effective NVQ 4 in care units for your working environment.

Qualification Name Unit Id Description
NVQ in Care 4 410 Advocate with and on behalf of, individuals, families, carers, groups and communities
NVQ in Care 4 411 Manage a service which meets the best possible outcomes for the individual
NVQ in Care 4 412 Ensure individuals and groups are supported Appropriately when experiencing significant life events and transitions
NVQ in Care 4 413 Manage requests for health and care services
NVQ in Care 4 414 Assess individual needs and preferences
NVQ in Care 4 415 Produce, evaluate and amend service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences
NVQ in Care 4 416 Develop, implement and review care plans with individuals
NVQ in Care 4 417 Assess individuals with mental health and related needs
NVQ in Care 4 418 Work with individuals with mental health needs to negotiate and agree plans for addressing those needs.
fNVQ in Care 4 419 Provide advice and information to those who enquire about mental health needs and related services
NVQ in Care 4 420 Promote leisure opportunities and activities for individuals
NVQ in Care 4 423 Assist individuals at formal hearings
NVQ in Care 4 427 Assess the needs of carers and families
NVQ in Care 4 428 Develop, implement and review programmes of support for carers and families
NVQ in Care 4 430 Support the protection of individuals, key people and others
NVQ in Care 4 431 Support individuals where abuse has been disclosed
NVQ in Care 4 432 Enable families to address issues with individuals behaviour
NVQ in Care 4 433 Develop joint working agreements and practises and review their effectiveness
NVQ in Care 4 434 Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practise
NVQ in Care 4 435 Manage the development and direction of provision
NVQ in Care 4 436 Promote and manage a quality provision
NVQ in Care 4 437 Promote your organisation and services to stakeholders
NVQ in Care 4 439 Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practise
NVQ in Care 4 440 Support effective governance
NVQ in Care 4 441 Invite tenders and award contracts
NVQ in Care 4 443 Procure services for individuals
NVQ in Care 4 444 Contribute to the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to develop a quality service
NVQ in Care 4 445 Recruit and place volunteers
NVQ in Care 4 446 Manage a dispersed workforce to meet the needs and preferences of individuals at home
NVQ in Care 4 447 Represent the agency in courts and formal hearings represent one's own agency at other agency meetings
NVQ in Care 4 448 Provide and obtain information at courts and formal hearings
NVQ in Care 4 449 Represent one's own agency at other agency meetings
NVQ in Care 4 450 Develop risk management plans to support individual's independence within their home
NVQ in Care 4 451 Lead teams to support a quality provision

Additional Unit Certification for NVQ 4 in Care
Where sufficient evidence can be provided, certificates can be issued for Additional 4 Health and Social Care units. While these units cannot be used towards the NVQ 4 in care qualification, the certificates issued may benefit the candidate for future roles and responsibilities.