Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (EQF/MQF Level 5)

Learners studying this Diploma will be expected to develop the following skills during the programme of study:

• Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
• The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
• Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
• Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
• An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
• Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
• Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs
• Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
• To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

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Target Group:

The qualifications have been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.

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Target Audience:

• 18+

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Course Language:

English

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Extensive course material is provided and you shall also be given access to our fully-fledged online library.  For each module completed, an online self-assessment test is automatically available to you so that you gauge your preparedness to start the assignment for that particular module.  The assignment is sent to you by Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once you complete the assignment you submit it online to Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once corrected, the result shall be sent to you. At the end of each module and after completing the self-assessment test, you shall be automatically provided with a certificate of completion for that particular module.  However, this certificate does not count for ECTS credits. It is the assignment which is considered as the official mode of assessment for that particular module and therefore counts towards ECTS credits.  Once the whole programme is completed, you shall be awarded an official certificate by Qualifi (UK) certifying that you completed this accredited and recognised qualification.

Where you will learn:

Lessons will be held in class in our premises at Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta.

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The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:

• some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
• some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
• learners seeking further professional development and gain work-related skills and know how.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.

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