Certificate in Caregiver (Elder) (NVQ Level 4)

A six-month NVQ Level 4 elder caregiver certificate adding drug treatment, vital signs and care of the elderly to the core caregiver units.

LevelCertificate
Duration6 Months

Overview

About this course

This six-month certificate at Horizon Campus focuses on caring for older people. It extends the Level 3 caregiver content with units on providing drug treatment, checking and recording vital signs and care of an elderly person. The eight listed units also include maintaining the client relationship, domestic affairs, living area preparation, personal hygiene and nutrition. The page says the course will be accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission and mentions job and visa opportunities in western countries. Local fees shown are LKR 20,000 registration and LKR 140,000 for the course, quoted for the September 2024 intake. Entry requirements are not stated.

Modules

8 modules
Modules8 modules
Maintain the relationship with the client
Attend domestic affairs of the client
Prepare living area of the client
Maintain personal hygiene and appearance of the client
Maintain nutrition of the client
Provide drug treatment
Check and record vital signs
Care of an elderly person

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 140,000total
Application feeLKR 20,000
Quoted for the 2024 September intake; confirm the current fee.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

6 Months

Location

Not specified

Fees

LKR 140,000 · Local

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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