Level 5 Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care

Qualification

Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

Course Length:

18 Months

Cost:

£1600 + Vat

Course Objective:

This qualification is practice-based for those with experience in a leadership or management role within the Health and Social Care sector, who meet additional regulatory requirements which apply to some work settings.It is suitable for learners who:

• Are looking to demonstrate the competencies set out in the qualification as part of their work role, and who meet any work setting minimum age regulations
• Have completed an appropriate Level 4 Leadership and Management qualification, who have the opportunity to put theory into practice, and meet any additional regulatory requirements

 The qualification allows learners to progress their employment opportunities or to continue to further study at a higher level

• Level 5 skills Lead and manage person/child-centred practice
• Lead and manage effective team performance
• Lead and manage the quality of service provision to meet legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Professional practice
• Lead and manage practice that promotes safeguarding of individuals
• Lead and manage health, safety and security in the workplace/setting

Course Delivery:

To achieve the Level 5 Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care: Practice qualification learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits in total.

• 20 credits must be achieved from Mandatory group A
• 70 credits must be achieved from Mandatory group B
• A minimum of 30 credits must be achieved from the Optional group.

AssessmentLevel 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care: practice will be externally assessed. Learners must successfully complete:

• a portfolio of evidence
• a business project
• a professional discussion

Key Topics:

The mandatory content of the Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care: practice qualification consists of the following mandatory units:

• Lead and manage person/child-centred practice
• Lead and manage effective team performance
• Lead and manage the quality of service provision to meet legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Professional practice
• Lead and manage practice that promotes safeguarding of individuals
• Lead and manage health, safety and security in the workplace/setting

 A range of optional units are also available within this qualification