About the Course
The 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.
Entry Requirements
Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care or business.
Futher Documents
High School / Diploma Transcript for none UK
Curriculum Vitae
International Passport/ Any form of ID
1 Academic/ Work Reference letter
Progression Routes
The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is accredited at Level 5 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing the Level 5 diploma will progress to the final year of an undergraduate degree.
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Qualification Specifications
Qualification title - Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification type - Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level -5
Accreditation status - Accredited
Credit Equivalency. - 120
Qualification number - (RQF):601/5442/1
Progression routes. - Final year of UK University Honours Degree
Availability - UK and international
Next Qualification Review date. - 30/11/2020
What you would learn
Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
Career Opportunities
Primary areas of employment include:
Social Care Worker
Personal Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Community Development
Health administration
Charity Officer
Nursing
Units/ Modules
Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
Research Project
Partnership working in Health and Social Care
Working with Service users with Complex Needs