Health and Social care is one of the major public service areas in the UK and also in countries across the world, which is growing significantly. The western world had an aging population, and there is not the same level of family support for elderly citizens that often supplements health and social care services in many overseas countries, leading to an increased reliance on public and private sector health and social care services. The growth in private Care and Nursing Homes in the UK is just one example of this growing trend.
Learners wishing to achieve the Level 4 NVQ should be working, or aiming to work in, a supervisory or management position. Typical job roles at this level include centre manager, home care team leader, key worker and care officer. There are two pathways available within this NVQ - "Children and Young People" and "Adults".
This qualification is suitable for learners who want to demonstrate they have knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector. The qualification has been developed to be recognised as a technical certificate within the Advanced Apprenticeship framework and as such covers the underpinning knowledge of the core units within the Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ. There are 2 pathways at this level leading to either the Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Adults) or the Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People). Both pathways have a total of 3 units each assessed by a multiple choice test.
