Course overview
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 120-credit, Ofqual-regulated qualification and one of the most complete Level 4 health and social care courses you can study online. It builds on the four core units of the Level 4 Diploma and adds four optional units, so you can shape the course around your job or your next step.
It suits care workers, senior carers and team leaders who want a full Level 4 health and social care diploma, and learners planning to move on to Level 5 or university. ATHE offers two ways to complete it: the open route (four mandatory units plus any four optional units) or the Adult Care pathway, where your options must include at least one Leadership and management unit, one Support needs unit and one Aspects of support unit, plus one free choice. The Adult Care pathway is mapped to the knowledge and skills of Skills for Care's Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
The qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and is fully assignment-based.
Mandatory units
• Health and social care context and principles (15 credits)
• Supporting individuals in adult social care (15 credits)
• Health and ill-health (15 credits)
• Personal and professional development in health and social care (15 credits)
Optional units (choose four)
Leadership and management
• Resource management in health and social care (15 credits)
• Managing people in health and social care (15 credits)
• Managing finance in health and social care (15 credits)
• Managing improvement and change in health and social care (15 credits)
Research
• Public health and health promotion (15 credits)
• Sociological context of health (15 credits)
• Contemporary issues in health and social care (15 credits)
• Research project in health and social care (15 credits)
Support needs
• Support needs in health and social care (15 credits)
• Supporting end-of-life care (15 credits)
Aspects of support
• Use of assistive technology (15 credits)
• Supporting positive behaviour in adult health and social care (15 credits)
• Providing information, advice and guidance (15 credits)
• Management and administration of medicines in social care settings (15 credits)
Intakes
Enrol anytime
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
Duration
26-32 weeks
Awarding Institution
ATHE
Delivery
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
Location
Manchester, UK
Fees
£1500
INR 194,000 (+18% GST applicable in India)
How the application process works
Apply
Fill application form
Step 1
Recieve an offer letter and invoice
Step 2
Registration and course induction Start studies
Step 3
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for learners typically aged 18 and above. Your entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
• A GCE A level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects, supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
• Other related Level 3 subjects, such as an ATHE Level 3 Diploma
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Mature learners with relevant work experience may be considered through recognition of prior learning
• If English is not your first language, ATHE recommends IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above, or PTE Academic 42-49, or an approved equivalent.
Certification
The Extended Diploma is issued by ATHE, the awarding organisation. Courses 4U Limited (Number 9073) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
See an example of the certificate issued by ATHE.
Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including progression to relevant ATHE Level 5 Diplomas and Extended Diplomas.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to apply for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Assessment
All units are assessed through assignments that are internally assessed by Course 4U and externally quality assured by ATHE. There are no exams. Each unit is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Fail against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and the qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
• Assignment drafts must be submitted within 1 week of the completion of the unit delivery by the lecturer.
• Submission is to be emailed to learnerwork@course4u.co.uk
• All submissions are to be done in Word Format
• You should receive an automated response that the assignment has been received
• Lecturers provide feedback within 2 weeks of submission of the draft
• Please ensure that assignment declarations are submitted with the assignments.
This will help us to track the progress of your learning journey in the course. A copy of the assessment policy can be download here. Should you have any queries, please contact me via email or phone on the below numbers.
Enrolment Process
Step 1: Complete the Online Enrolment form
Kindly upload - Proof of identity (Passport or Photo Drivers Licence), previous qualifications, CV and work experience letters if applicable for exemption or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
Step 2: Course 4 U will issue a Conditional Offer Letter
The offer letter has details of the Bank payment and how to make payment online via the secure sage pay system.
Step 3: Registration with awarding organisation
As the registration process is completed, several emails to set up the course logins will be sent within the hour.
Step 4: Online Induction
Induction, course discussion and demonstration to Learner Management System (LMS)
If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email/phone WhatsApp +447904266921
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
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