ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (2023)

Introduction
The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care is a 60 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification.

The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care offers learners a short but relatively extensive introduction to the essential elements of both health and social care knowledge and practice. As an outcome, the Diploma is mapped to the IfATE Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care standard and, hence, offers learners a relevant and practical initial insight into the subject.

The aims of these qualifications are to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across a range of interrelated health & social care subjects and practices. Building on the core learning developed at Level 3, the Diploma qualification provides learners with a broad, practical foundation of both health and adult social care subjects.

The Diploma qualification is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for the Level 4 IfATE standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Home / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) and the Extended Diploma Adult Care pathway is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for Skills for Care’s Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care specification (Home – Skills for Care). In this way, learners can be assured that their learning and achievement is fully compatible with current health and social care sector expectations for learning and skills.

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended, part-time or full-time.

Qualification Specification
To view the specification, please click here.