EDEXCEL Level 4 NVQ for Managers in Residential Childcare
Qualification summary
The aim of the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ for Managers in Residential Childcare is to underpin and encourage the raising of standards in the management of residential childcare by enabling candidates to develop competence, knowledge and understanding in order to operate effectively and to enable progression in employment or through further qualifications. Such candidates could be working, or aspiring to work, as managers in residential child care, either in the local authority sector, or the private or voluntary sectors.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
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DELNI and
DENI websites.
Candidates studying for the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ for Managers in Residential Child Care should be working or aspiring to work as managers of residential child care settings. This NVQ reflects the requirements placed on managers by regulations and workforce development strategies. The National Care Standards Commission has recognised achievement of this qualification as fulfilling part of the requirements to gain approved registered manager status for this group of managers, the other requirement being a recognised care award such as the Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Care.
Candidates will be able to progress into the qualification from Level 3 or 4 NVQs - for example in Health and Social Care. On completion of the award, candidates could progress on to the Level 4 or 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or related NVQs – such as Management, or into Higher Education
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
This qualification is internally assessed by centres and internally verified. Edexcel externally verifies the assessment procedures of centres.
Candidates must complete all units in Group M, three from Group A and two from Group B
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A -
Optional units
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U1027784 - Determine the Effective Use of Resources
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U1027795 - Develop Teams and Individuals to Enhance Performance
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T/102/4807 - Contribute to the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to develop a quality service
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T/102/4810 - Develop and maintain healthy and safe working practices and environment
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L/101/3280 - Develop your Plans for the Business
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B -
Optional units
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R/102/4801 - Manage and contribute to child care practice in group living
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Y/102/4802 - Manage, and engage in work with children and young people, individually and in groups, to achieve optimal outcomes
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H/102/4804 - Work with parents, families, carers and significant others to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people
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K/102/4805 - Undertake and/or co-ordinate work with networks, communities and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people
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M/102/4806 - Contribute to the development of services, policies and practice which optimise life chances for all children and young people
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A/101/4361 - Support Competence Achieved in the Workplace
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M -
Mandatory units
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D/102/4798 - Demonstrate a style of leadership that ensures an organisational culture of open and participatory management and practice
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H/102/4799 - Manage the development and direction of the provision
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L/102/4800 - Manage a provision which actively promotes children's and young people's life chances
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D/102/4803 - Develop and maintain an environment which safeguards and protects children and young people
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A/102/4808 - Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
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F/102/4809 - Promote and manage a quality provision