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ICTQual Level 4 Award in Elderly and Disabled Care

ICTQual Level 4 Award in Elderly and Disabled Care develops advanced caregiving knowledge for supporting older adults and disabled individuals through safe, person-centred, ethical, and effective c...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This Level 4 award provides focused professional development for caregivers and healthcare staff working with elderly and disabled individuals. It supports higher-level care practice, safer service delivery, and stronger person-centred support skills.

  • ICTQual Level 4 qualification in elderly and disabled care

  • 5-day training programme with 15 guided learning hours

  • Designed for caregiving and healthcare settings

  • Covers person-centred, ethical, and safe care practice

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • 100 MCQ assessment with a minimum 75% pass requirement

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Elderly and Disabled Care is intended for learners who want to strengthen their ability to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in a professional care environment. The qualification focuses on improving care standards, promoting dignity, and supporting independence through informed caregiving practice.

  • Builds advanced caregiving knowledge for elderly and disabled individuals

  • Supports person-centred care in residential and community settings

  • Strengthens communication, safety, and care planning practice

  • Promotes dignity, independence, and well-being

  • Enhances understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities

  • Improves progression opportunities in care and healthcare roles

What you will learn

Learners will develop knowledge and practical understanding needed to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care for elderly and disabled individuals across a range of care settings.

  • Understand age-related changes and their impact on health, behaviour, and daily living

  • Apply disability care principles, inclusion practices, and rights-based support

  • Use effective verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal communication in caregiving

  • Promote health, safety, infection control, and risk reduction in care settings

  • Support personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and chronic condition management

  • Apply ethical, legal, and person-centred approaches to promote independence and well-being

Course content

Who should attend

This course is suitable for learners who want to develop or formalise advanced caregiving skills for supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities.

  • Caregivers working in elderly or disability care settings

  • Healthcare assistants and support workers

  • Staff in nursing homes, care homes, and home care services

  • Community care practitioners supporting vulnerable adults

  • Learners progressing from Level 3 health or care qualifications

  • Individuals seeking specialist knowledge in person-centred caregiving

Course requirements

Entry requirements can vary by centre, but learners are typically expected to have a relevant background that allows them to study at Level 4 and apply caregiving knowledge effectively.

  • Candidates should normally be at least 18 years old with basic literacy and numeracy skills and good English proficiency

  • A relevant Level 3 qualification and/or practical experience in caregiving, health, or social care is typically recommended

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through Approved Training Centres. Learners are expected to demonstrate understanding of the course content and apply key caregiving concepts appropriately.

  • Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre

  • Assessment includes 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Minimum pass mark is 75%

  • Assessment evaluates understanding and application of course content

Progression

This award can support progression into more responsible caregiving roles, specialist practice areas, and further study in health and social care.

  • Progress to higher-level qualifications in health and social care or advanced care practice

  • Develop into senior caregiver, care coordinator, or team leader roles

  • Specialise in areas such as dementia care, disability support, or palliative care

  • Progress toward supervisory, management, training, or consultancy pathways in care services

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