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Qualification details

OU Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Qualification summary

The OUAB aims to meet the established requirement for vocational qualifications in Health and Social Care with a focus on linking NVQs to Open University academic programmes.

The OUAB has continued to work with UNISON, the public service union, a large proportion of whose members in health and social care have no formal qualifications and therefore face barriers to promotion and increased remuneration. NVQs in health and social care are a part of meeting this need for qualifications, and this qualification at level 4 more specifically provides an opportunity for progression from the OUABs level 2 and 3 NVQs.

Qualification details

100/4800/5
OU - Open University Awarding Body
4 (Original NQF Level)
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/02/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
There is a clear progression route within the NVQ framework, and the Open University already recognises achievement at NVQ 4 as 60 points at HE level 2 towards its academic programmes in health and social care.
Nurse
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
N/A
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
This is a work-based qualification for which the OUAB follows the agreed NVQ assessment strategy.
Qualification Accreditation Number 100/4800/5 provides pathways to the following qualifications:

OU Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Adults)
OU Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Children and Young People
Candidates must complete four mandatory units (HSC41, HSC42, HSC43 and HSC44) from Group A, plus four Optional units from Group B. Rules of combination for units apply.

Adults
Candidates must complete four mandatory units (HSC41, HSC42, HSC43 and HSC45) from Group A, plus four Optional units from Group B. Rules of combination for units apply.
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    • T/102/8825 - Use and develop methods and systems to communicate record and report
    • A/102/8826 - Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environment
    • F/102/8827 - Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
    • J/102/8828 - Develop practice which promotes the involvement, well-being and protection of children and young people
    • L/102/8829 - Develop practices which promote choice, well-being and protection of all individuals
  • B  -  Optional units
    • D/102/8852 - Maintain and manage records and reports
    • M/102/8855 - Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice
    • T/102/8856 - Support effective governance
    • K/102/8854 - Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and social well-being
    • A/102/8843 - Supervise methadone consumption
    • M/102/8838 - Provide advice and information to those who enquire about mental health needs and related services
    • H/102/8853 - Promote your organisation and its services to stakeholders
    • L/102/8846 - Assess the needs of carers and families
    • R/102/8847 - Develop, implement and review programmes of support for carers and families
    • A/102/8860 - Recruit and place volunteers
    • J/102/8845 - Empower families, carers and others to support individuals
    • R/102/8850 - Enable families to address issues with individuals' behaviour
    • A/102/8857 - Invite tenders and award contracts
    • F/102/8858 - Monitor and evaluate the quality, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of substance misuse services
    • J/102/8859 - Procure services for individuals
    • H/102/8836 - Assess individuals' mental health and related needs
    • M/101/7449 - Represent The Agency In Courts and Formal Hearings
    • M/101/7483 - Provide and Obtain Information at Courts and Formal Hearings
    • K/102/8837 - Work with individuals with mental health needs to negotiate and agree plans for addressing those needs
    • U1054565 - Represent One's Own Agency at Other Agencies' Meetings
    • L/102/8832 - Manage requests for health and care services
    • R/102/8833 - Assess individual needs and preferences
    • Y/102/8834 - Produce, evaluate and amend service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences
    • D/102/8835 - Develop, implement and review care plans with individuals
    • T/102/8839 - Promote leisure opportunities and activities for individuals
    • K/102/8840 - Promote employment, training and education opportunities for individuals
    • M/102/8841 - Promote housing opportunities for individuals
    • T/102/8842 - Assist individuals at formal hearings
    • F/102/8844 - Support people who are providing homes for individuals and/or children and young people
    • Y/102/8848 - Support the protection of individuals, key people and others
    • D/102/8849 - Support individuals where abuse has been disclosed
    • Y/102/8851 - Develop joint working agreements and practices and review their effectiveness
    • F/102/8861 - Manage a dispersed workforce to meet the needs and preferences of individuals at home
    • J/102/8862 - Develop risk management plans to support individual's independence and daily living within their home
    • L/102/8863 - Lead teams to support a quality provision
    • F/102/8830 - Independently represent and advocate with, and on behalf of, children and young people
    • J/102/8831 - Help parents and carers to acquire and use skills to protect and take care of children and young people
    • D/102/4798 - Demonstrate a style of leadership that ensures an organisational culture of open and participatory management and practice
    • H/102/4799 - Manage the development and direction of the provision
    • D/102/4803 - Develop and maintain an environment which safeguards and protects children and young people
    • T/102/4807 - Contribute to the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to develop a quality service
    • F/102/4809 - Promote and manage a quality provision
    • R/102/6175 - Work with groups to promote individual growth, development and independence
    • Y/102/6176 - Advocate with, and on behalf of individuals, families, carers, groups and communities
    • L/101/3277 - Manage a service which meets the best possible outcomes for the Individual
    • R/101/3278 - Ensure individuals and groups are supported appropriately when experiencing significant life events and transitions
  • C  -  Additional units
    • R/102/8864 - Contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems to promote the rights, responsibilities, equality and diversity of individuals