Level 5 QCF Diploma in Leadership and Management

Outline of the Programme - Each unit within the Diploma has a credit rating and to achieve the QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care learners must complete 5 shared mandatory units and further mandatory units according to which social care setting the individuals work in along with a choice of optional knowledge and competence units equalling an overall 80 credits from several units.

Shared Mandatory Units

Unit 1 Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication

Unit 2 Promote Professional Development

Unit 3 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Unit 4 Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Unit 5 Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

The optional knowledge and competence units cover varies areas of leadership and management in health and social care in different settings such as supporting those with disabilities, learning disabilities or dementia, individuals working with children and young people and supported living.

Assessment - Assessment takes place through evaluation of work-based performance, presenting evidence, witness testimony, recognition of prior learning and questioning. A portfolio of evidence is produced which demonstrates that the candidate can perform to the level described. Each QCF Diploma assessor will help assemble the portfolio and prepare for assessment. In addition the candidates will have access to email and telephone support throughout their programme together with resources as required.

How long will it take? - There are no fixed periods for completion, however depending on experience most participants complete within 9-12 months.

Progression

On completion of this programme candidates are able to progress on to Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management within Health and Social Care.