FAST TRACK DIPLOMA LEVEL 4 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Fast Track Diploma — Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Provider: Fast Track Diploma — 100% online for Nigerian students
Hero summary
Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care — an advanced vocational online qualification that develops leadership, clinical-support knowledge, safeguarding oversight and service-improvement skills for people working in care, community health or health-related management roles. Delivered fully online and contextualised for Nigeria, this Level 4 diploma prepares learners for supervisory roles, team-leading positions, quality-assurance responsibilities or progression to higher-level study (HND, foundation degree).
Mode: 100% online — study from anywhere in Nigeria
Duration: Typical 24–48 weeks (fast-track and part-time self-paced options available)
Assessment: Tutor-marked assignments, case studies, recorded practice reflections and a final synoptic project
Qualification level: Regulated Level 4 (equivalent to early higher-education / higher national units)
Why this course suits Nigerian students
Fully online delivery removes relocation costs — study from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu or any area with internet.
Content adapted to Nigerian health and social care contexts: community health structures, family/communal care practices, public health priorities and local regulatory considerations.
Practical focus on skills employers value locally: safeguarding leadership, care quality assurance, supervision, record-keeping and coordination with local health services.
Low-bandwidth learning materials and webinars scheduled for West Africa Time.
Guidance on arranging local supervised practice or workplace evidence where required.
Who this course is for
Holders of Level 3 Health & Social Care qualifications or care workers with substantial supervised experience.
Senior care assistants, team leaders, support-service coordinators and community health volunteers aiming to move into supervisory or specialist support roles.
Managers and administrators in NGOs, care homes, community projects or primary health facilities needing stronger policy, quality and safeguarding knowledge.
Mature learners preparing for HND/degree progression or professional registration where applicable.
Entry requirements (Nigerian applicants)
Typical entry: Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualifications, or at least 1–2 years’ relevant supervised workplace experience.
English language proficiency and basic digital literacy required.
Required: reliable internet access and a device capable of viewing lessons and recording short video/audio reflections where needed.
Mature applicants with significant relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Study structure & learner support
Flexible pathways: full-time fast-track or part-time self-paced options with clear assessment milestones.
Learning materials: video lectures, downloadable guides, Nigeria-relevant case studies and low-bandwidth alternatives.
Practical guidance: templates for workplace evidence, supervision forms and support arranging local supervised practice if required.
Tutor support: personalised feedback, online tutorials, peer discussion forums and scheduled webinars timed for West Africa Time (WAT).
Wellbeing & pastoral support: signposting to local helplines and resources where appropriate.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
Provide and oversee person-centred care plans for people with complex needs.
Lead, supervise and coach front-line care workers to improve service delivery.
Act as a safeguarding lead, make timely referrals and work with multi-agency partners.
Implement quality assurance processes, carry out audits and deliver measurable service improvements.
Understand and apply professional, legal and ethical standards in Nigerian care settings.
Produce a documented, reflective synoptic project demonstrating applied competence.
Assessment & certification
Assessment includes tutor-marked assignments, case study analyses, recorded reflective practice, workplace evidence (where applicable) and a final synoptic project assessed to Level 4 criteria.
Award: Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care issued by Fast Track Diploma.
Certification: digital certificate and transcript provided on successful completion; printed certificates and a portfolio export are available on request.
What you’ll learn (core modules)
Advanced Person-Centred Practice & Care Planning — complex needs assessment, personalised care plans and outcome measurement.
Leadership & Supervision in Care Settings — team leadership, performance management, mentoring and staff development.
Safeguarding Leadership & Policy — recognising complex abuse, multi-agency working, safer recruitment and becoming a reporting lead.
Health Protection & Public Health Principles — infection prevention, outbreak response basics, vaccination programmes and community health promotion (Nigeria-relevant).
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support — identifying severe mental health needs, crisis response basics and referral pathways.
Clinical & Medication Awareness (Advanced Support) — medication management oversight (non-prescriptive), record checks and safe administration frameworks.
Quality Assurance & Service Improvement — audit cycles, incident investigation, care standards and continuous improvement techniques.
Legislation, Ethics & Professional Practice (Nigeria-focused) — rights, confidentiality, data protection principles and ethical decision making in local context.
Working with Vulnerable Groups — dementia, disabilities, children & young people, and culturally sensitive care approaches.
Final Synoptic Project — an applied improvement or leadership project addressing a realistic Nigerian care setting challenge, with evidence of applied practice.
Career Outcomes & Progression
Common roles graduates may pursue: Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader Care Coordinator / Service Supervisor Safeguarding Officer (entry to mid) Community Health Coordinator / NGO Programme Assistant Progression: HND, foundation degree, specialised Level 5/6 qualifications, or routes into professional/regulatory frameworks where applicable.
Fees & Payment (Nigeria)
Competitive tuition with instalment plans, employer/group discounts and occasional scholarships. Contact Student Services for current NGN pricing, accepted local payment channels (bank transfer, card, mobile money) and employer-sponsored training options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will I need face-to-face practice? The qualification emphasises applied practice. Where in-person supervised practice is required, we provide templates and guidance to help you arrange local supervised evidence; simulated alternatives are available in specific circumstances. Is this recognised in Nigeria? The Level 4 Diploma is an internationally-recognised vocational qualification appropriate for employment and further study; check any local regulatory requirements for specific regulated roles. Can I study while working? Yes — the course is designed for working learners with flexible schedules and assessment windows. What support is there for assessments? Tutors provide feedback on drafts, and mock assessment guidance is available for synoptic project preparation.
FAST TRACK DIPLOMA SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA AND ITS TOWNS AND CITIES
| Lagos | Oyo | Ilesa | Ila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | Sokoto | Gombe | Shaki |
| Ibadan | Owerri | Obafemi Owode | Ijero |
| Benin City | Yola | Owo | Ikot Ekpene |
| Port Harcourt | Calabar | Suleja | Jalingo |
| Aba | Umuahia | Lavun | Otukpo |
| Jos | Ondo | Potiskum | Okigwe |
| Ilorin | Minna | Kukawa | Kisi |
| Abuja | Lafia | Gusau | Buguma |
| Kaduna | Okene | Iwo | Funtua |
| Enugu | Katsina | Bida | Abakaliki |
| Zaria | Ikeja | Ugep | Asaba |
| Ogbomosho | Nsukka | Ijebu Ode | Gbongan |
| Warri | Ado Ekiti | Epe | Igboho |
| Ikorodu | Awka | Ise Ekiti | Gashua |
| Maiduguri | Iseyin | Gboko | Bama |
| Ife | Mubi | Ilawe Ekiti | Uromi |
| Bauchi | Onitsha | Ikare | |
| Akure | Sagamu | Osogbo | |
| Abeokuta | Makurdi | Okpoko | |
| Uyo | Mokwa | Garki | |
| Badagry | Sapele |
