ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

• a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or grades 4-9
• other related level 3subjects
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications

Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

• IELTs 5.5
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Learners must complete all 3 mandatory units and 1 optional (opt) unit.

Learners must complete one or more optional units to achieve 60 credits for the Diploma. The number of units to be completed will depend upon the size of the units selected.

Unit Name	Unit Aims	Credits	Mandatory
Health and Social Care in Context	To develop an understanding of a health and/or social care area in which students would like to work.	15	Yes
Communication Skills for Health & Social Care Management	The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of communication both with colleagues in health and social care organisations and with service users. Learners will gain an understanding of why communication is sometimes ineffective, and the skills needed to overcome difficulties.	15	Yes
People in Organisations	This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of those aspects of organisations that concern and support people.	15	Yes
Management of Activity Provision	The unit develops student’s knowledge and understanding of activity provision in health or social care and how it is managed.	15	Opt
Safeguarding Children and Young People	To introduce learners to safeguarding and the individual’s responsibilities in relation to promotion and management of effective safeguarding	5	Opt
Safeguarding Adults	To introduce learners to safeguarding and the individual’s responsibilities in relation to promotion and management of effective safeguarding.	5	Opt
Corporate Social Responsibility	To develop an understanding of CSR issues and the impacts of CSR policy.	15	Opt
Resource Management	The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the human and physical resources needed in a range of organisations, including those in the primary, service and manufacturing sectors, and provide an understanding of the impact of efficiency on the organisations.	15	Opt
Planning a Work Based Team Project	Learners will be able to develop and utilise project management skills in the workplace.	15	Opt
Finance For Managers	To introduce learners to practical accounting and financial techniques that are useful to managers in business organisations.	15	Opt
Planning a New Business Venture	The aim of the unit is to develop knowledge, understanding and the application of business planning skills. These skills can be applied to either a small micro enterprise or a new venture within an existing company.	15	Opt
Manage Sustainability in an Organisation	To develop he knowledge, skills and techniques to be able to identify sustainability issues within an organisation and to put in place suitable management systems for legal compliance and corporate responsibility purposes.	15	Opt
Working with Multi-disciplinary Teams	This unit will help students develop the skills and knowledge required to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams and to build effective working relationships with other professionals.	15	Opt
Administrative Services	To develop an understanding of the range of administrative services that might be offered to managers or departments within organisations and to develop administrative skills.	15	Opt
Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services	To develop an understanding of how through the design and review of legislative and management systems, providers can empower service users in promoting their individual rights of participation and independence.	15	Opt
Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace	To develop knowledge and understanding of the risks and responsibilities of health and safety in the health and social care workplace.	15	Opt
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care	To develop the research skills on how contemporary issues of public concern relating to health and social care are identified and presented in the public domain.	15	Opt
Employability Skills	Learners will develop understanding of the skills needed for effectiveness in the workplace and their own employability skills	15	Opt
Personal and Professional Development	The aim of this unit it to develop confidence in the learner to successfully manage their personal and professional skills in order to achieve their career goals.	15	Opt
Study Skills	This unit will develop learners understanding of the research process, good academic practice and the potential pitfalls.	10	Opt
Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care	To develop knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice relating to equality and diversity in health and social care and the impact on individuals and organisations.	10	Opt