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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

SMC College

Qualifi | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 5 | 100% online | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£825 £990
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Learners will study in our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) in a flexible way to study online. Each unit is assessed with an assignment.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 601/5442/1)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available
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Overview

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

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.

Curriculum

5 units

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

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

  1. Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  2. The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  3. Partnership working in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  4. Working with Service users with Complex Needs (20 credits)
  5. 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.

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.

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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care: FAQs

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care leads to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 601/5442/1).

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care costs £825, reduced from £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Yes. Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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