Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.

The level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Level 6 Health and Social Care sector.

Course Outline

The OTHM Level 6 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 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
• Principles of Leadership and Management (20 credits)
• Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
• Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)

Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification as recognised by UK NARIC
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is For?

The objective of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.

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 that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and met the standards specified by the assessment criteria. The Assessor will then judge whether the learners have successfully fulfilled these criteria. Furthermore, the Assessor should provide an audit trail. This audit trail should clearly show how the judgment of the learners’ overall achievement was made. This process ensures transparency and fairness in the evaluation.

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.

Is OTHM Recognized?

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. Furthermore, it has allowed them to join degree and/or Master top-up programs. As a result, they gain additional opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

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).