Leader in Health & Social Care – Level 5

Study Area: Apprenticeships
Duration: 2 Years
Attendance: Part Time

Course Overview

QCF Level 5/HND Apprenticeship

 

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services is a qualification designed to give learners the opportunity to build both managerial and care skills. It fulfils the regulatory requirement for those looking to become managers of children’s homes or adult residential and domiciliary services.

This qualification is for those who already work in Health and Social Care Settings as Assistant or Deputy Managers or Managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level.

Learners will be employed in a Health and Social Care senior role and will study the qualification in the workplace to gain the underpinning skills and knowledge required to operate effectively.

The work based qualification combines competence and theoretical knowledge to give learners the practical competencies, skills and sector related knowledge they need to be able to carry out their job effectively.

The Level 5 Diploma is made up of mandatory units which cover areas such as:

  • Equality
  • Partnership Working
  • Outcome Based Practice
  • Supervision
  • Safeguarding

There are also a number of optional units which are chosen by the learner to suit their job role including:

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Developing Operational Plans
  • Induction
  • Managing Finances

Start Date

Various Start Dates

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

There is no set entry requirement for this qualification.

However, the qualification is only available to candidates 19 years and older and it is expected that the candidate is working at Level 2 or above in English and Maths.

Progression

Health & Social Care managerial roles Higher education programmes.

Assessment Methods

No formal tests. Written assignments, Reflective Accounts and observation assessments.

Course Fees

TBC. Students who are aged 19 and over and who wish to enrol on a full time course should contact our Student Services Team on 01422 399367 for more information.

Leader in Health & Social Care – Level 5

Study Area: Apprenticeships
Duration: 2 Years
Attendance: Part Time
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