LCAS

London College Of Advanced Studies

Management Level • Higher Education Equivalent

Level 4 Courses

Higher education level qualifications for supervisory and management roles. Develop strategic leadership skills for senior positions in adult care.

2
Qualifications
9-24
Months Duration
Management
Level
Strategic
Skills

Management Excellence

Level 4 qualifications develop the strategic thinking and management competencies required for senior leadership positions in health and social care.

Strategic Leadership

Develop vision, strategy and long-term planning skills

Financial Management

Master budgeting, cost control and resource allocation

Quality Assurance

Implement and monitor quality systems and standards

Organisational Development

Build effective teams and organisational culture

Ready for Management?

Level 4 qualifications are designed for experienced professionals who are ready to take on significant management responsibilities. These courses require:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years management/supervisory experience
  • Current management responsibilities
  • Employer support for study activities

Ideal Candidates:

  • Care home managers and deputy managers
  • Service managers and team leaders
  • Senior supervisors with management aspirations
  • Experienced professionals seeking advancement

Available Level 4 Qualifications

Both qualifications provide comprehensive management training for senior positions in adult care services.

HSC-L4-001
25 credits
Higher Education Level

Highfield Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Advanced leadership qualification for those in supervisory or management roles in adult care settings.

Duration: 9-15 months
Mode: Part-time

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Develop strategic leadership skills for care environments
  • Master financial management and budgeting in care
  • Learn quality assurance and performance management
  • Understand regulatory compliance and governance
  • Build change management and innovation capabilities
  • Develop staff recruitment, development and retention strategies

Key Topics Covered:

  • Strategic planning and development
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Quality assurance systems
  • Staff management and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management and governance

Entry Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
  • Currently in a supervisory or management role
  • Minimum 2 years experience in adult care
  • Employer support for management activities

Career Progression:

Level 5 qualifications
Senior management roles
Care home management
Area/Regional management
Director positions

Ideal For:

Care managers
Team leaders
Senior supervisors
Deputy managers
HSC-L4-002
65 credits
Higher Education Level

Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Comprehensive management-level diploma for senior practitioners and care home managers.

Duration: 15-24 months
Mode: Part-time

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Master advanced care management principles
  • Develop comprehensive leadership and business skills
  • Learn advanced safeguarding and protection strategies
  • Understand complex care needs assessment and planning
  • Build expertise in service improvement and innovation
  • Develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills

Key Topics Covered:

  • Advanced care management
  • Business development and strategy
  • Advanced safeguarding practices
  • Service design and improvement
  • Leadership and organisational development
  • Complex care coordination

Entry Requirements:

  • Level 3 diploma in care or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years management experience
  • Currently managing a care service or team
  • Access to comprehensive management activities

Career Progression:

Level 5 and above qualifications
Executive management roles
Care group management
Consultancy opportunities
Higher education pathways

Ideal For:

Care home managers
Service managers
Senior care professionals
Aspiring directors

Advance to Senior Management

Level 4 qualifications provide the strategic skills and knowledge needed for senior management positions in health and social care services.