Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

This qualification will allow learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for professional practice within health or social care settings.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading support for reducing restrictive practices through positive approaches for behaviour) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 63 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice with individuals living with mental ill-health) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 62 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice with individuals living with dementia) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 65 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice with individuals living with a learning disability/autism) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 65 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice for disabled children and young people) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 63 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice for children and young people who are looked after) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 62 credits from the Mandatory group.

To achieve the Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Leading practice with families/carers) learners must achieve

• A minimum of 65 credits from the Mandatory group.

Candidates must successfully complete:

• a portfolio of evidence
• a project, that includes a series of written tasks, direct observation of practice and a professional discussion

The assessments have been designed for candidates to show their knowledge, understanding and skills of both the mandatory units and their chosen pathway content. The assessments cover a range of written elements to reflect knowledge and understanding, as well as practice elements that include the direct observation of learner practice to confirm their competence in the practical skills required for their chosen pathway content.

The qualification allows learners to progress within employment or further study at a higher level. 

For more information on requirements to work within the Health and Social Care sector, including specific job roles, refer to the ‘Qualification framework for social care and regulated childcare in Wales’ which can be accessed on the Social Care Wales’ website.