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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Inspire London College Ltd

RQF Health and social care - Social worker - Health and social care - (RQF - Qualifi) - OFQUAL Regulated qualification

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Price
£1,299 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Access to content
24 months
Qualification
Level 5 Diploma - Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
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Assessment details
  • Assignment Based Assessment (included in price)
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The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to help individuals advance their careers in the health and social care sector. This fully online program combines essential concepts at Levels 4 and 5 to build practical and academic skills.

What you'll learn
  • Essential health and social care concepts such as equality, diversity, professional development, patient care, communication, and safety
  • Specialized skills in team leadership, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, professional supervision, and collaborative care practices
  • How to apply learning directly in the workplace through a research project on real-world healthcare issues
Who the course is for
  • Learners seeking to enter or progress in the health and social care sector
  • Those with a relevant Level 3 Diploma, GCE Advanced level, or mature learners with management experience
  • Non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of English language competency
Key features
  • Delivered 100% online with no exams and assignment-based assessment
  • Suitable for learners wanting flexibility
  • Upon successful completion, learners will gain a qualification equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor's degree
Qualifications & accreditation
  • Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF)
  • Ofqual-regulated qualification

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Overview

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social care (RQF)

RQF Health and social care/ Social worker

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed for learners aiming to progress into senior or leadership roles within the health and social care sector. Whether you are passionate about supporting others, working in a care environment, or looking to advance your professional skills, this comprehensive online programme provides the academic and practical foundation needed to excel in today’s care-focused industry.

This Health and Social Care qualification is also ideal for learners who have already completed Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care, Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care, Level 4 NVQ Health and Social Care, or any other RQF Health and Social Care diploma and now want to further enhance their skills through higher-level study. Learners with previous NVQ Health and Social Care experience can confidently enrol in this course to strengthen their professional understanding and progress toward advanced care roles.

Combining both Level 4 and Level 5 Health and Social Care study, this qualification carries 240 credits—equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor’s degree. The Level 4 modules introduce core concepts in health and social care, including equality and diversity, professional development, communication skills, safeguarding, and safety within care settings.

As you progress into Level 5, you will develop advanced knowledge in areas such as leadership in health and social care, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, professional supervision, collaborative care practices, and effective care management. You will also complete a research project that explores real-world issues within the health and social care sector.

This programme is delivered 100% online with no exams and fully assignment-based assessment, offering flexibility for busy learners working in social care roles. With constant tutor support, you can apply your learning directly within the workplace to strengthen your competence and enhance your overall career development in health and social care.

Upon successful completion, you will achieve a robust qualification comparable to a Higher National Diploma (HND) or the second year of a university degree. This opens pathways to higher-level qualifications, leadership roles, and management positions across a wide range of health and social care services.

Qualification

Level 5 Diploma - Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care

Awarded by Qualifi Ltd
Regulated by Ofqual

Assessment details

Assignment Based Assessment

Included in course price

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Description

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management / RQF Health and social care / Social worker

Course Outline

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) qualification consists of 11 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1100 hours.

To achieve the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF), learners must achieve 240 credits in total, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (5 units).

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (610/3288/8)

  • Delivered 100% online
  • Program available to UK, EU and International students

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management - Mandatory Units

  • Unit ref no: T/505/9498 - Academic Study Skills
  • Unit ref no: T/505/9495 – Communicating in Health and Social Care
  • Unit ref no: F/505/9505 – An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
  • Unit ref no: F/505/9519 – Reflective Practice
  • Unit ref no: L/505/9507 - Managing People in Health and Social Care
  • Unit ref no: M/505/9502 - Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health
  • Unit ref no: K/505/9496 - Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
  • Unit ref no: A/505/9521 - The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
  • Unit ref no: H/505/9500 - Research Project
  • Unit ref no: A/505/9499 - Partnership working in Health and Social Care
  • Unit ref no: T/505/9520 - Working with Service users with Complex Needs

Assessment

All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by Qualifi Ltd. The qualifications are criterion-referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.

Accreditation

This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:

Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: (610/3288/8)

What is QUALIFI?

QUALIFI is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) with a reference number RN5160. Ofqual is responsible for maintaining standards and confidence in a wide range of vocational qualifications, whereas QUALIFI has a duty of care to implement quality assurance processes.

Inspire London College Offers RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Qualifications from Ofqual Regulated awarding body Qualifi Ltd as the satellite centre of UKPDA.

Certification - Health and social care / Social worker

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will receive an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hard Copy) from Qualifi Ltd, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.

Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee

Who is this course for?

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) is suitable for learners seeking to enter the health and social care sector or committed towards health and social care studies at a higher level. This qualification is suitable for part-time and full-time learners because they can progress into employment and further health and social care studies.

Requirements

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
  • GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
  • Mature learners with relevant management experience
  • Sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria
  • Learners wishing to study and are non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of English language competency.

Career path

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) leads to senior roles such as Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Care Supervisor. Learners can also progress to Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications or a university top-up degree. It offers strong pathways toward leadership roles in Health and Social Care.

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