Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills. This foundation is crucial for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. Additionally, the programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.

Moreover, the Level 5 units offer learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject occupational areas. Through these units, learners will develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in critical areas. Specifically, these areas include effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, team management, and professional supervision practices. In addition, the program covers health education, promoting wellbeing, and completing a research project on a relevant Health and Social Care topic.

Upon successful completion, this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills. These skills enable them to apply their knowledge effectively in the workplace. Consequently, they will enhance their career prospects and gain the opportunity to progress to further study.

Course Outline

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
• Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
• Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners who wish to study this qualification is likely to include at least one of the following:

• Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
• GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

English requirement

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page on the OTHM website

Who is This Course For?

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is to equip learners with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills. This qualification prepares them for a successful career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The comprehensive program enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing tangible evidence from their work or training activities. This evidence showcases their competence in real-world scenarios.

Furthermore, the Level 5 units allow learners to advance in specific occupational subject areas. Through these units, learners will develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in critical areas. These areas include effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, team management, and professional supervision practices. Additionally, the program covers essential topics like health education, promoting wellbeing, and conducting a research project on a relevant health and social care topic.

Upon successful completion, this qualification equips learners with industry-specific and practical skills. These skills enable them to apply their knowledge effectively in the workplace. As a result, they will enhance their career prospects and be well-prepared for further study. Ultimately, this diploma serves as a solid foundation for those aspiring to excel in health and social care management. It positions them for success in their chosen career paths.

Assessment

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgment of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Accreditation

London College for Professionals Offers Endorsed Courses by OTHM UK and under OTHM Endorsed Provision.

OTHM Endorsed Provision

London College for Professionals has designed and developed its courses under the guidance and supervision by OTHM to ensure that its courses meet the high standards quality criteria.

About OTHM

UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). We have a network of numerous delivery centres globally to deliver our qualifications. OTHM has established strong academic relationships in the UK and overseas to ensure that OTHM qualifications are recognized globally.

The local and international recognition has enabled OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the course, the learner must pay for a Certificate of Completion from KPCL (either in PDF format or Hardcopy) or an Endorsed Diploma from OTHM (Hardcopy).