ICTQual Level 4 Award in DEI in Adult Care

This qualification provides advanced professional insight into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within adult care settings, supporting ethical, person-centred, and legally compliant care delivery in line with ICTQual AB Level 4 standards.

• Level 4 regulated qualification in adult care DEI practice

• Focus on equality, diversity, and inclusive care delivery

• Aligned with professional health and social care standards

• Develops safeguarding and ethical awareness in care settings

• Supports workplace application in adult care environments

• Suitable for progression into leadership and care management roles

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in DEI in Adult Care is designed to strengthen learners’ understanding of inclusive practices within adult health and social care environments. It focuses on embedding equality, diversity, and human rights into everyday care delivery to ensure dignity and fairness for all service users.

• Develop understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in care

• Promote person-centred approaches in adult care environments

• Understand legal and regulatory frameworks supporting DEI practice

• Recognise and challenge discrimination in care settings

• Apply ethical principles in adult social care practice

• Support inclusive communication and engagement strategies

This course builds the knowledge and skills required to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion principles effectively in adult care settings, ensuring fair and respectful care delivery.

• Understand core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in adult care

• Identify barriers to inclusion and strategies to overcome discrimination

• Apply person-centred care approaches that respect individual needs

• Understand safeguarding responsibilities in inclusive care practice

• Promote equality and human rights in health and social care environments

• Develop effective communication strategies for diverse service users

This qualification is designed for learners working or intending to work in adult care or health and social care environments where inclusive and ethical practice is essential.

• Adult care workers and support staff

• Health and social care professionals

• Care home and domiciliary care workers

• Team leaders and supervisors in care settings

• Individuals progressing into care management roles

• Learners seeking specialist knowledge in DEI and inclusive care practice

Learners are expected to have basic competence in literacy, communication, and an interest in health and social care practice. Prior experience in care settings is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Minimum age of 18 years

• Basic literacy and communication skills

Assessment is designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of DEI principles and their application in adult care practice through structured and competency-based methods.

• Written assignments and structured tasks

• Scenario-based case study analysis

• Knowledge-based questions and activities

• Workplace or practice-based evaluation (where applicable)

This qualification supports both academic and professional development within health and social care, particularly in inclusive practice, leadership, and care management pathways.

• ICTQual Level 5 Diplomas in Health and Social Care

• Leadership and Management qualifications in adult care

• Specialist training in safeguarding and equality practice

• Progression into supervisory or managerial care roles