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Qualification details

ASET Level 4 NVQ for Registered Managers (Adults)

Qualification summary

This qualification has been designed for those working for adults in a care home environment. To achieve the award candidates must complete four mandatory units which cover develop, maintain and evaluate systems and structures to promote the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people; manage a service which achieves the best possible outcomes for the individual; manage the use of financial resources; and manage the performance of teams and individuals. Candidates must also complete six optional units from a choice of sixteen.

Qualification details

500/2011/0
ASET
4 (Original NQF Level)
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/08/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/07/2008
Certification end date:
31/07/2011
England
19+
Wales
19+
N.Ireland
19+
Approval start date:
16/07/2007
Approval end date:
31/07/2008
English
There are many career opportunities in social work and other health and social care related professions. Hence, if appropriate, it is possible for learners to achieve a number of relevant units at Level 4 to suit their changing job roles. For example, a learner’s role could change from working with adults to caring for children and young people.
Examples of other qualifications that could be appropriate:
•NVQ in Community Justice: Community Safety
•NVQ in Advice and Guidance
•NVQ in Community Justice: Work with Offending Behaviour
•NVQ in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and Those who Care for Them
•NVQ for Managers in Residential Childcare

Other qualifications in management, including NVQs, are available, but which ones are most appropriate depend upon the individual learner’s job role.
Adult Nurse
Care Home Manager
Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Mental Health Nurse
Nurse
Residential Warden
Social Worker
Supervisor/Team Leader
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
N/A
Pass
Independent assessment is via external verification procedures documented in 'ASET NVQ Centre Guidance 2005-2006', which was banked with QCA as part of the agreed Part 'A' Submission to run internal verification procedures specified by ASET.
Common assessment methods include: direct observation, witness testimonies, work products, questioning, reflective accounts, professional discussion, real work, APL and simulation.
Candidates must take ten 10 units in total. They must take the 4 mandatory units from Group A and 1 optional unit from each of the following units:

Group B (5 to 10); Group C (11 to 16); Group D (17 & 18); Group E (19 & 20)

Candidates must then take a further 2 optional units from any of the Groups B,C,D or E
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Candidates must complete all units in Group A.
    • U1027783 - Manage the Use of Financial Resources
    • U1027798 - Manage the Performance of Teams and Individuals
    • U1028694 - Develop, Maintain and Evaluate Systems and Structures to Promote the Rights, Responsibilities and Diversity of People
    • L/101/3277 - Manage a service which meets the best possible outcomes for the Individual
  • B  -  Optional Group 1
    Candidates must complete at least one unit from Group B.
    • U1027774 - Manage activities to meet requirements
    • U1027776 - Contribute to Improvements at Work
    • U1028795 - Contribute to the Provision of Effective Physical, Social and Emotional Environments for Group Care
    • U1023563 - Develop Programmes, Projects and Plans
    • U1023566 - Promote the Interests of Client Groups in the Community
    • R/101/3278 - Ensure individuals and groups are supported appropriately when experiencing significant life events and transitions
  • C  -  Optional Group 2
    Candiates must complete at least one unit from Group C.
    • U1027795 - Develop Teams and Individuals to Enhance Performance
    • U1027793 - Select Personnel for Activities
    • U1028790 - Develop and Sustain Arrangements for Joint Working Between Workers and Agencies
    • U1016696 - Create, Maintain and Develop an Effective Working Environment
    • L/101/3280 - Develop your Plans for the Business
    • Y/101/3279 - Take Responsibility for your Business Performance and the Continuing Development of Self and Others
  • D  -  Optional Group 3
    Candidates must complete at least one units from Group D.
    • U1027804 - Facilitate Meetings
    • U1027806 - Provide Information to Support Decision Making
  • E  -  Optional Group 4
    Candidates must complete at least one unit from Group E.
    • U1027819 - Manage Continuous Quality Improvement
    • U1027822 - Monitor Compliance with Quality Systems