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Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Introduction

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care has been developed to support the growth and recognition of professionals working within the sector.

Course Introduction
Course Objectives
Eligibilty Criteria
Course Specification
Study Modules
Progression

Course Overview

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care has been developed to support the growth and recognition of professionals working within the sector. This qualification aims to enhance the management and care capabilities of current and aspiring health and social care practitioners by providing a structured pathway to career advancement.

By focusing on both the practical and theoretical aspects of health and social care management, the programme equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to make meaningful contributions in a range of care settings. It also serves as a stepping stone toward higher-level academic study or progression into leadership roles within the industry.

Course Overview

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Develop the ability to critically analyse, synthesise, and summarise key information relevant to health and social care.

  • Enhance independent thinking and problem-solving skills through the application of subject knowledge to real-world scenarios.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and professional codes of conduct in health and social care practice and research.

  • Explore the interdisciplinary nature of care services and understand how collaboration across sectors enhances service delivery.

  • Build strong communication skills to effectively engage with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

  • Acquire adaptable, transferable skills that respond to the evolving needs of the care sector.

  • Prepare for advancement to supervisory or management roles, or adapt to changes in workplace responsibilities.

  • Lay the foundation for further academic or professional development in health and social care.

Entry Requirments

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or over

  • Learners entering Level 4 should possess a Level 3 qualification

  • Learners entering Level 5 should possess a Level 4 qualification

  • Centres must assess each applicant’s ability to successfully complete the programme

  • Centres must consider available support for individual learner needs

  • Non-native English speakers must have IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent qualification

  • International qualifications will be evaluated for suitability in UK higher education

  • Applicants are generally required to provide two references (preferably one academic)

Eligibility Criteria

Course Specification

Key Insights

Qualification title:
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification type:
Vocational Related Qualification
Level: 5
Accreditation status: Accredited
TQT: 2400
Credit Equivalency: 240
Qualification number (RQF): 610/3288/8
Progression routes:
Final year of an Honours degree
Availability:
UK and international

Mandatory Units

  • Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically.
  • The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding, the ability to think independently and solve problems.
  • Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
  • Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
  • An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
  • Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
  • Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs.
  • Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment.
  • To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Study Modules

Progression

Mandatery Units

Progression Routes:
Upon successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, learners may progress to:

• A QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma in a related area
• The final year of a higher education qualification/degree in a related subject (subject to acceptance by the awarding institution).

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