The qualification will thoroughly introduce the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare and social care sectors with adults, children and young people. The content for this apprenticeship supports learners in developing their knowledge of the core principles and values which underpin health and social care practice, including the ways of working in the health and social care sectors and effective practice within those sectors.


The qualification will thoroughly introduce the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare and social care sectors with adults, children and young people. The content for this apprenticeship supports learners in developing their knowledge of the core principles and values which underpin health and social care practice, including the ways of working in the health and social care sectors and effective practice within those sectors.


The qualification will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare and social care sectors with adults and children and young people. The content for this apprenticeship supports learners in developing their knowledge and understanding of the core principles and values which underpin health and social care practice, including the ways of working in the health and social care sectors and effective practice within health and social care.

This is a knowledge-based qualification for learners employed within the health and social care sector who intend to progress to a management role. This qualification provides a ‘stepping stone’ opportunity for learners wanting to progress to Level 5. 

The Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care qualification will enable learners to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding in the context of health and social care settings. 

This qualification aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, behaviours and skills that underpin Professional Practice within the Health and Social Care sector. This qualification has been developed in close collaboration with key sector stakeholders, including Social Care Wales and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).

This qualification is practice-based and assesses learners’ knowledge and practice. It is designed for learners in work-based learning, further education and higher education.

This qualification requires learners to develop the knowledge, understanding, behaviours and skills required for leadership and management of health and social care settings. This qualification provides opportunities for those leading and managing health and social care settings for adults, children and young people. The qualification allows learners to progress in their employment opportunities or to continue to further study at a higher level.