This 120 credit Qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.
The rationale of the programmes is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.
This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.
> OfQual Qualification Number: 601/5442/1
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Level 5 Diploma is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirement for anyone looking to undertake a Registered Manager position.
Equivalences
This qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year Bachelor’s degree.
Qualification structure
The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 5 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits.
Other similar qualifications offered :
- Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care (Awarded by ATHE, UK)
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (Awarded by OTHM, UK)