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

Social care | Health and Social Care, Management , OFQUAL Regulated qualification, RQF level 5

Summary

Price
£1,299 inc VAT
Or £108.25/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Access to content
24 months
Qualification
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Managment for Health and Social Care
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Assessment details
  • Assignment Based Assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is an advanced, Ofqual-regulated qualification designed for individuals aiming to step into leadership roles within the health and social care sector. This comprehensive programme includes both Level 4 and Level 5 modules, offering a total of 240 credits equivalent to the first two years of a UK undergraduate degree. Through this course, learners gain a strong foundation in essential topics, including communication, safeguarding, equality, professional development, and patient care, during the Level 4 phase. As they progress into Level 5, they explore more complex areas like team leadership, care planning for vulnerable individuals, partnership working, supervision, and applied research. This course is affordable and simple to understand. This qualification is ideal for those with previous experience or education in health and social care who are ready to advance their career or continue their academic journey. Whether you're moving up from a Level 3 or 4 diploma or seeking a route into university study, this course equips you with the practical expertise and theoretical understanding needed for higher-level roles in residential, community, or clinical care environments. Completion also opens direct entry to a Level 6 diploma or the final year of a bachelor's degree in the UK, making it a flexible and future-focused choice for ambitious care professionals.

Qualification

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Managment for Health and Social Care

Awarded by OTHM Qualifications
Regulated by Ofqual

Assessment details

Assignment Based Assessment

Included in course price

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Description

Course Outline:

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification consists of 12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours.

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

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

  • Unit Ref. No. K/650/1117 - Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
  • Unit Ref. No. K/650/1144 - Professional Development and Academic Writing
  • Unit Ref. No. L/650/1118 - Communication in the Caring Professions
  • Unit Ref. No. M/650/1119 - Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
  • Unit Ref. No. L/650/1136 - Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
  • Unit Ref. No. M/650/1137 - Resource Management in Health and Social Care
  • Unit Ref. No. R/650/1138 - Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
  • Unit Ref. No. T/650/1139 - Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
  • Unit Ref. No. D/650/1140 - Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
  • Unit Ref. No. F/650/1141 - Team Management in Health and Social Care
  • Unit Ref. No. H/650/1142 - Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Unit Ref. No. J/650/1143 - Research Methods in Health and Social Care

Each unit carries 20 credit value, 100 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and Total Quality Time (TQT) of 200 hours.

Assessment:

All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by OTHM. 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:

OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Visit the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. OTHM has a progression arrangement with several UK universities that acknowledges learners’ ability after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master’s/top-up programmes.

Certification:

OTHM Qualifications (Awarding Body) only issues verifiable certificates and Transcripts electronically and securely in PDF format (without additional charges).

If you want a hard copy of the Certificate and Transcript, you can claim it by paying an extra fee:

  • Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage charges local = £60
  • Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage charges International = £70
  • Certificate and Transcript + Courier Services charges International = £100

Who is this course for?

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management 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

  • Do you hold a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care (NVQ/RQF or equivalent)?
  • Do you have experience working in health and social care enviroments such as residential, community, or clinical care settings?
  • 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.

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