To enrol on the iCQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, learners must meet the following criteria:

• Learners must be 19 years of age or above.
• There are no formal academic entry requirements, but learners should have relevant knowledge or experience in adult care.
• Learners should be working in, or have access to, a leadership or management role within an adult care setting, as the qualification is competence-based.
• A good standard of English and ICT skills is required to complete written assessments and maintain a portfolio of evidence.
• Learners must be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the learning and assessment requirements at Level 5.
• Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of appropriate English language competence*

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*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.

The iCQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is for individuals working in adult care who want to move into leadership or management roles. It is suitable for senior care workers, team leaders, supervisors, and deputy or registered managers. This course is ideal for those responsible for managing staff, supporting service users, and improving care quality in adult care settings.

The iCQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is accredited by iCQ Awards,  an awarding body regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Ofqual regulation ensures the qualification meets national standards and delivers high-quality, recognised learning outcomes. You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.

iCQ Awards is an Ofqual-approved awarding body (Reference Number RN5325), and this qualification is officially recognised in England under Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/4136/1. Inspire London College offers this qualification through iCQ Awards, providing learners with a trusted and nationally recognised adult care leadership qualification.

All units within the iCQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care are internally assessed by  Inspire London College and externally verified by iCQ Awards to ensure quality and consistency. Assessment is completed through a portfolio of evidence, allowing learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and leadership skills in line with required standards.

This qualification uses a combination of competence-based and knowledge-based assessment methods. Competence-based assessment takes place in the workplace and may include direct observation, professional discussions, reflective accounts, work products, and witness testimony. Knowledge-based assessment is demonstrated through written assignments. To achieve a pass, learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria, enabling them to apply leadership theory to real adult care practice.

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will receive an Ofqual-regulated certificate (soft copy/scanned version) issued by iCQ Awards, which is included in the course price.

If you require a hard copy certificate, an additional fee of £25 will apply. This covers standard postal charges.

For faster delivery, you may choose to have your certificate and transcript sent via special courier (e.g., DHL). This service incurs an additional cost of £40, which applies primarily to international deliveries.

Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks). For support, contact admissions@inspirelondoncollege.co.uk.