# Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care > Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking greater knowledge and understanding of the industry. This qualification support learners to seek a senior management position in the health or social care organisation. Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care enable learners to - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-5-diploma-in-health-and-social-care/793 - Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college) - Price: £825 (was £990), buy online - Study method: Online, On Demand - Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced - Level: Advanced - Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 601/5442/1) - Includes: certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Health and Social Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-and-social-care) - Last updated: 2026-11-11 ## Description Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking greater knowledge and understanding of the industry. This qualification support learners to seek a senior management position in the health or social care organisation. Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care enable learners to - Manage quality in health and social care organisation. - Lead and manage operations of the health and social care organisation in the public or private sector - Think independently and solve problems in care settings. - Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address key issues in the health or care organisation. - Understand ethical standards and professional codes of conduct - Manage the health and social care service provision - Engage in debate and dialogue with specialists and non-specialists in the care setting. - Manage team management with excellent supervisory or management skills in the health/social care organisation - Manage partnership in the health and social care. - Understand how to work and manage the service users with complex needs. - Manage their personal and professional development skills as part of their job progression. **International Recognition & Accreditation** The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 5, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity. Qualification Accreditation Number: **601/5442/1** This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation. Globally Recognised – Trusted by universities, employers, and professional bodies across the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. **Course Structure** There are five units of total 120 credits - Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (20 credits) - The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits) - Partnership working in Health and Social Care (20 credits) - Working with Service users with Complex Needs (20 credits) - Research Project (40 credits) **Assessment Methods** Each unit is assessed with an assignment. **How will you study?** Learners will study in our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) in a flexible way to study online. **Careers** This qualification is ideal for those pursuing a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It prepares individuals for managerial roles in various health or social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case manager, care administrator, or residential care manager. Additionally, it can lead to careers in nursing that involve management responsibilities. Graduates may also find opportunities in both the public and private sectors. This qualification is also suitable for a job progression. It is also providing further education progression to Level 6 or Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management. ## Curriculum - Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care - The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care - Partnership working in Health and Social Care - Working with Service users with Complex Needs - Research Project ## Certificates The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 5, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity. Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5442/1 This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation. Globally Recognised – Trusted by universities, employers, and professional bodies across the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. ## Career path This qualification is ideal for those pursuing a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It prepares individuals for managerial roles in various health or social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case manager, care administrator, or residential care manager. Additionally, it can lead to careers in nursing that involve management responsibilities. Graduates may also find opportunities in both the public and private sectors. This qualification is also suitable for a job progression. It is also providing further education progression to Level 6 or Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management. ## Funding Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.