RQF Diploma Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults)
About the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care
The Level 5 RQF Diploma in Adult Care focuses on leadership and management within a health and social care setting. Are you a senior member of staff with management responsibilities? This vocational training is perfect for you to develop in your role.
This qualification replaced the QCF Level 5 in health and social care, which in turn replaced the NVQ Level 5 in health and social care.
This diploma is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care – Core Information
With a focus on leadership and management within a health and social care setting, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to lead a team that takes an amazing of adults in a social care setting.
How long will this diploma take to complete?
The awarding body for this qualification stipulates that the diploma should be completed within 36 months, though most students will successfully finish the programme in approximately 9 months. We encourage students to learn at their own pace.
How is this training delivered?
Over the months, enrolled learners will put together an online portfolio of coursework for their appointed assessor, who helps to guide learners throughout their diploma.
What will I learn?
During this course, candidates learn the following aspects of leadership in a health and social care environment: promoting communication and development, championing equality and diversity, developing health and safety policies, leading and managing a team and more. Click here for a full outline.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification is for those looking to become a leader within health and social care services.
What are the entry requirements?
Potential delegates need to be aged 19+ and employed in a relevant vocational setting with senior/leadership roles in order for them to be able to complete this Level 5 qualification successfully. It is strongly recommended that candidates have also completed the Level 3 diploma. Please contact us for more information.
Where can I progress after this course?
This Level 5 diploma is the working equivalent of a foundation degree. Upon completing this programme, graduates have the option of moving on to a Level 7 strategic management diploma, or can undertake a range of other specialist courses that are also available with us at TutorCare.
Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care – Core Information
With a focus on leadership and management within a health and social care setting, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to lead a team that takes an amazing of adults in a social care setting.
How long will this diploma take to complete?
The awarding body for this qualification stipulates that the diploma should be completed within 36 months, though most students will successfully finish the programme in approximately 9 months. We encourage students to learn at their own pace.
How is this training delivered?
Over the months, enrolled learners will put together an online portfolio of coursework for their appointed assessor, who helps to guide learners throughout their diploma.
What will I learn?
During this course, you will learn the following aspects of leadership in a health and social care environment: promoting communication and development, championing equality and diversity, developing health and safety policies, leading and managing a team and more...
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification is for those looking to become a leader within health and social care services.
What are the entry requirements?
Potential delegates need to be aged 19+ and employed in a relevant vocational setting with senior/leadership roles in order for them to be able to complete this Level 5 qualification successfully. It is strongly recommended that candidates have also completed the Level 3 diploma. Please contact us for more information.
Where can I progress after this course?
This Level 5 diploma is the working equivalent of a foundation degree. Upon completing this programme, graduates have the option of moving on to a Level 7 strategic management diploma or can undertake a range of other specialist courses that are also available with us at TutorCare.
Delivery and Certification
Our assessment process is designed so that delegates are prepared for the challenges their occupation will involve. Delegates are appointed a vocationally trained Assessor who helps assemble the e-portfolio and guides them for the duration of the diploma. Email and telephone support is also provided throughout the RQF Level 5 programme and the resources available will be provided as needed. At the end of this program delegates will receive an OFQUAL accredited qualification.
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Outline of Course
The RQF is completed by achieving 90 credits from a variety of different units; at least 30 of these credits must come from the mandatory units and at least 16 from the optional units.
Mandatory Units
- Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care
- Team Leadership in Adult Care
- Principles of Governance in Adult Care
- Principles of Regulatory Processes for Adult Care
- Communication and Information Management in Adult Care
- Partnership working in Adult Care
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
- Outcomes based person centred practice in Adult Care
- Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
- Principles of Professional Development in Adult Care
- Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
- Principles of Resource Management in Adult Care
- Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
- Health and Safety in Adult Care
- Risk taking and risk management in Adult Care
- Managing Concerns and Complaints in Adult Care
- Self-management for leadership in Adult Care
- Decision making in Adult Care
- Entrepreneurial skills in Adult Care
- Principles of innovation and change in Adult care
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