Category
Health & Social Care
Level
Level 5
Qualification Number
610/3579/8
Total Credits
60
Course Overview
The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (60 credits) provides learners with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the key areas that underpin the requirements for leading and managing teams in health and social care. As an outcome, the Diploma is mapped to the IfATE Level 5 Leader in Adult Care standard and, hence, offers learners a relevant and practical initial insight into the subject.
This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.
Grading
Graded with Pass Merit or Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.
Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended, part-time or full-time.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
prior study in health and social care or related subjects at level 4 or above
a Level 4 qualification, for example, an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Pearson HNC
an apprenticeship achievement at Level 4 in a Health and Social Care or related technical area
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
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Leading and managing health and social care
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
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Responsibilities, values and behaviours in health and social care
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
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Improvement and innovation in health and social care
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
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Professional development and performance management in health and social care
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
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