Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Social Care - Level 4 Certificate

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 30th March 2026
Day: Mon
Time: 09:00-15:30
Information Event: Yes

Course fee: To be confirmed

Course Content

This course is aimed at practitioners employed in health and social care who aspire to enhance their leadership and management skills. There are 10 modules of study which include:

• Governance and Regulation
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Person centred Outcome: Best Practice Performance Management

Course Aims

To equip those employed in health and social care with the skills to enhance their practice in leadership and management both within teams and of teams.

Special Features

The programme is taught by industry experts who have vocational and management experience. The course is supported by NISCC and RQIA.

Assessment Methods

All assessments are internal. You will produce short assignments, use case studies, and reflect on your practice to meet criteria.

You must be in paid employment in Health and Social Care, candidates will have an opportunity to attend pre-entry interview. GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are desirable.

Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.

You will have the opportunity to progress to Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care which are the minimum standards required by RQIA to manage a Health and Social care setting.