The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised RQF qualification designed for professionals advancing in the health and social care sector in England. This comprehensive course awards a total of 70 credits, with 44 credits at or above Level 4, providing an in-depth understanding of adult care practices and statutory requirements.
Learners will complete a minimum of 410 guided learning hours (GLH), contributing to a total qualification time (TQT) of 700 hours, ensuring thorough coverage of complex care concepts, legislation, and service management. The curriculum aligns with industry standards, equipping candidates for advanced responsibilities in adult care settings.
This qualification targets individuals pursuing leadership, coordination, or specialised roles within adult care services. By focusing on sector-specific knowledge and professional standards, the iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care supports career progression and enhances competence in managing care delivery effectively.
Funding and Importance for Employers
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is fully funded under the Learning and Development Support Scheme, making it a cost-effective option for employers to invest in staff development. This qualification helps build advanced knowledge for leadership roles while ensuring alignment with current care standards. It supports improved service quality, strengthens team management, and reduces risks associated with non-compliance in adult care settings.
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is an RQF qualification offering a total of 70 credits, with 44 credits at or above Level 4. The course requires 410 guided learning hours (GLH) and a total qualification time (TQT) of 700 hours, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the health and social care curriculum.
Qualification Accreditation Number: 603/3181/1
| Unit Reference No | Unit Title | Level | GLH | Credit |
| Mandatory Units | ||||
| A/616/9382 | Working in partnership with others in adult care settings | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| D/616/9388 | Lead practice for managing and disseminating records and reports | 4 | 28 | 3 |
| D/616/9391 | Equality diversity and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | 4 | 30 | 3 |
| F/616/9383 | Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings | 4 | 22 | 3 |
| H/616/9389 | Lead Communication in adult care settings | 4 | 35 | 4 |
| H/616/9392 | Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support wellbeing | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| J/616/9384 | Understand personalisation in care and support services | 4 | 30 | 4 |
| K/616/9393 | Facilitate person centred assessment to support wellbeing | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| L/616/9385 | Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector | 4 | 22 | 3 |
| M/616/9394 | Develop, maintain and use records and reports | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| R/616/9386 | Professional practice in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Y/616/9387 | Personal development in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Y/616/9390 | Lead health and safety in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 3 |
| Optional Units | ||||
| D/602/3170 | Understand how to manage a team | 4 | 20 | 3 |
| F/616/3972 | Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
| F/616/3986 | Effective communication and building relationships in mental health work | 3 | 17 | 5 |
| H/616/4550 | Support individuals to access education, training or employment | 4 | 31 | 4 |
| M/602/2850 | Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals | 5 | 35 | 5 |
| M/616/4003 | Promote personal development in care settings | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| M/616/7712 | Support individuals in the use of assistive technology | 4 | 32 | 4 |
For the iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, learners must meet the following requirements:
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*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.
This qualification is designed for experienced care professionals who want to develop advanced skills in adult care, leadership, and management. It is ideal for those looking to take on supervisory, managerial, or specialist roles within health and social care settings.
Typical Learners Include:
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a fully accredited qualification regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), ensuring it meets national standards and delivers high-quality, recognised learning outcomes. You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
iCQ is an Ofqual-approved awarding body (Recognition Number RN5325), and this qualification is officially recognised in England under Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/3181/1. The course is offered through Inspire Medical, providing learners with a trusted and nationally recognised adult care qualification.
All units within the iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care are internally assessed by the Inspire Medical and externally verified by iCQ to ensure quality and consistency. Learners complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and application of adult care standards across a range of settings.
The qualification uses a combination of skill-based and knowledge-based assessments. Skill-based assessment takes place in the workplace and may include direct observation, professional discussions, reflective accounts, work products, and witness testimony, while knowledge-based assessment is completed through written assignments. Learners must meet all assessment criteria to successfully achieve the qualification.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will receive an Ofqual-regulated certificate (soft copy/scanned version) issued by iCQ Awards, which is included in the course price.
If you require a hard copy certificate, an additional fee of £25 will apply. This covers standard postal charges.
For faster delivery, you may choose to have your certificate and transcript sent via special courier (e.g., DHL). This service incurs an additional cost of £40, which applies primarily to international deliveries.
Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks).
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised RQF qualification designed for professionals advancing in the health and social care sector in England. This comprehensive course awards a total of 70 credits, with 44 credits at or above Level 4, providing an in-depth understanding of adult care practices and statutory requirements.
Learners will complete a minimum of 410 guided learning hours (GLH), contributing to a total qualification time (TQT) of 700 hours, ensuring thorough coverage of complex care concepts, legislation, and service management. The curriculum aligns with industry standards, equipping candidates for advanced responsibilities in adult care settings.
This qualification targets individuals pursuing leadership, coordination, or specialised roles within adult care services. By focusing on sector-specific knowledge and professional standards, the iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care supports career progression and enhances competence in managing care delivery effectively.
Funding and Importance for Employers
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is fully funded under the Learning and Development Support Scheme, making it a cost-effective option for employers to invest in staff development. This qualification helps build advanced knowledge for leadership roles while ensuring alignment with current care standards. It supports improved service quality, strengthens team management, and reduces risks associated with non-compliance in adult care settings.
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is an RQF qualification offering a total of 70 credits, with 44 credits at or above Level 4. The course requires 410 guided learning hours (GLH) and a total qualification time (TQT) of 700 hours, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the health and social care curriculum.
Qualification Accreditation Number: 603/3181/1
| Unit Reference No | Unit Title | Level | GLH | Credit |
| Mandatory Units | ||||
| A/616/9382 | Working in partnership with others in adult care settings | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| D/616/9388 | Lead practice for managing and disseminating records and reports | 4 | 28 | 3 |
| D/616/9391 | Equality diversity and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | 4 | 30 | 3 |
| F/616/9383 | Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings | 4 | 22 | 3 |
| H/616/9389 | Lead Communication in adult care settings | 4 | 35 | 4 |
| H/616/9392 | Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support wellbeing | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| J/616/9384 | Understand personalisation in care and support services | 4 | 30 | 4 |
| K/616/9393 | Facilitate person centred assessment to support wellbeing | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| L/616/9385 | Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector | 4 | 22 | 3 |
| M/616/9394 | Develop, maintain and use records and reports | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| R/616/9386 | Professional practice in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Y/616/9387 | Personal development in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Y/616/9390 | Lead health and safety in adult care settings | 4 | 20 | 3 |
| Optional Units | ||||
| D/602/3170 | Understand how to manage a team | 4 | 20 | 3 |
| F/616/3972 | Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
| F/616/3986 | Effective communication and building relationships in mental health work | 3 | 17 | 5 |
| H/616/4550 | Support individuals to access education, training or employment | 4 | 31 | 4 |
| M/602/2850 | Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals | 5 | 35 | 5 |
| M/616/4003 | Promote personal development in care settings | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| M/616/7712 | Support individuals in the use of assistive technology | 4 | 32 | 4 |
This qualification is designed for experienced care professionals who want to develop advanced skills in adult care, leadership, and management. It is ideal for those looking to take on supervisory, managerial, or specialist roles within health and social care settings.
Typical Learners Include:
The iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a fully accredited qualification regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), ensuring it meets national standards and delivers high-quality, recognised learning outcomes. You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
iCQ is an Ofqual-approved awarding body (Recognition Number RN5325), and this qualification is officially recognised in England under Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/3181/1. The course is offered through Inspire Medical, providing learners with a trusted and nationally recognised adult care qualification.
All units within the iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care are internally assessed by the Inspire Medical and externally verified by iCQ to ensure quality and consistency. Learners complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and application of adult care standards across a range of settings.
The qualification uses a combination of skill-based and knowledge-based assessments. Skill-based assessment takes place in the workplace and may include direct observation, professional discussions, reflective accounts, work products, and witness testimony, while knowledge-based assessment is completed through written assignments. Learners must meet all assessment criteria to successfully achieve the qualification.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will receive an Ofqual-regulated certificate (soft copy/scanned version) issued by iCQ Awards, which is included in the course price.
If you require a hard copy certificate, an additional fee of £25 will apply. This covers standard postal charges.
For faster delivery, you may choose to have your certificate and transcript sent via special courier (e.g., DHL). This service incurs an additional cost of £40, which applies primarily to international deliveries.
Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks).
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