Level 4 Award
in Managing People in Health and Social Care
Level 4 Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Level 4 Diploma programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Level 4 Award in Managing People in Health and Social Care
The aim of this award is to help learners understand the processes of recruiting, managing, and developing staff in the health and social care workplace. Learners will also explore strategies for effective personnel management and facilitating organizational change
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Evaluate the processes for recruiting individuals to work in health and social care.
- 1.1 Evaluate the factors involved in planning for recruitment.
- 1.2 Evaluate the recruitment process with links to legislation and policy.
2. Explain the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teams working in health and social care.
- 2.1 Explain the process of team development.
- 2.2 Discuss different types of teams found in Health and social care.
- 2.3 Explain the role of appraisal in developing team members.
3. Analyse the process of change management and how to implement
change successfully
- 3.1 Discuss factors that drive change in an organisation.
- 3.2 Analyse 2 models of change commonly usedin health and social care.
- 3.3 Analyse potential barriers to change and how to overcome them.
Topics:
Research problem identification
Course Coverage
- Understanding the research context; research problem identification for investigation; research topic identification; the conceptualisation of a research problem; developing insights; feasibility and possibilities; the search for literatures; setting initial components e.g. working plan, research goals, time table and management, research process, monitoring, evaluation and revision.
Research problem selection and justification: rationale of the proposed research
Course Coverage:
- Appropriateness; reasons for selection of a specific research topic; skills, capacities and knowledge requirement identification; research question and hypothesis formulation; rationale elaboration; essential date setting; review and monitoring process.
Develop appropriate research objectives and justification: background, aims and objectives selection
Course Coverage:
- Reasons for these selections; length of the research; skills, capacities and knowledge enhancement e.g. literature review, methodology, research type selection, data collection and analysis, drawing a successful conclusion; critical knowledge on appropriate research methods e.g. qualitative and quantitative, statistical research tools; research validity, reliability and ethical issues; critical justification of these selections.
Literature review as relevant to the research problem and objectives
Course Coverage:
- Definition, features and ways to do literature review; the generic selection of literature; spotting the sources of literature; justification of an appropriate selection of literature.
To compare different theories and authors
Course Coverage:
- The selection of appropriate theories for the research; conceptualisation of the research phenomenon; including relevant theories and the justification of choices; the strength and credentials of relevant theoretical framework; the understanding and interpretation; developing the theoretical framework.
Critical review of the key literature for inclusion in a research proposal while focusing on concepts and methodologies followed by other
Course Coverage
- Knowledge on acceptability, reliability and validity of literature; the reference style of literature; key literature type selection e.g. journals, books, papers, conference papers; source of literature: library searches, internet, both online and offline publication media.
Research methodologies and relationship with research objectives
Course Coverage:
- Advanced knowledge on research methodologies; action research; intervention research; non intervention research.
Design and choose an appropriate methodology in terms of the research objectives
Course Coverage:
- Designing a research using the most appropriate method; research question or hypothesis test; reliability and validity test; ethical and access issues consideration; quantitative methodology; questionnaire design and distribution; conducting interviews; surveys; qualitative methodology; interviews; observation; case studies.
Justify the methodology selected in terms of the research objectives
Course Coverage:
- Critical knowledge on questions on the questionnaire, interviewee selection, data verification, bias, time and place selection, interview recording; justification of using any selected research tool.
Evaluate and use techniques for use with quantitative and qualitative data
Course Coverage:
- Types of data presentation and analysis; qualitative data analysis e.g. techniques of categorisation and coding; transcripts interpretation, data analysis process, data analysis, data presentation, the use of information technologies, quantitative data analysis e.g. value analysis, coding, data analysis manually and electronically;
Indicative reading list
- Armstrong, M and Taylor, S (2014) Armstrong’s handbook of Human Resource Management Practice13th Ed London, Kogan Page
- Bratton, J and Gold, J (2012) Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice 5th Ed Palgrave Macmillan
- Burnes, B (2009) Managing Change (5th edition) Prentice Hall
- Kew, J and Stredwick, J (2013) Human resource management in Context-3rd ed
- http://www.cipd.co.uk (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development- in particular their fact sheets).
- www.personneltoday.com
Entry requirements
- Learners must be over 18 years old.
- Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Or GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Level 4 Award, students receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Level 4 Award means:
UKeU Level 4 Award is a qualification at the undergraduate level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 4 Certificate of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 7 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 4 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 4 Award program when participating in the Level 4 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Level 4 Diploma program, graduates from the Level 4 Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Level 4 Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
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