NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care

For the NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care, learners must meet the following requirements:

• The learner must be aged 19 years or above.
• Learners should hold at least a Level 3 qualification or demonstrate equivalent professional experience in adult social care.
• Must work in a senior role within adult social care or a role that allows them to demonstrate leadership and digital innovation in care delivery.
• Must have a good understanding of the current adult social care sector and its practices.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate a minimum level of English language competency*.
• Learners should be able to manage higher-level study at Level 5 and apply critical thinking to digital leadership concepts.
• Must have knowledge or practical understanding of the Digital Skills Framework for Adult Social Care as a foundation for the award.
• Learners must have access to relevant workplace resources and assessment opportunities to meet the qualification requirements.
• Inspire London College will undertake initial assessments to ensure the qualification is appropriate and that learners are capable of achieving Level 5 outcomes.

These requirements ensure learners are well-prepared to lead digital transformation, implement technology effectively, and improve care outcomes within adult social care settings.

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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 NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is ideal for senior professionals working in adult social care who want to lead digital transformation and improve care delivery. It suits Registered Managers, Team Leaders, Deputies, and senior practitioners who want to implement technology, drive innovation, and strengthen digital leadership skills. This course also supports those preparing for higher-level qualifications in digital leadership or management within the sector.

Progression Routes

By completing the NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care, learners will be able to:

• Take on roles in adult social care, managing and implementing digital technologies to improve care delivery.
• Enhance their current workplace role by developing advanced digital leadership skills.
• Progress to higher-level qualifications in digital leadership, such as Level 6, to support career growth and professional development.

The Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is a fully accredited qualification regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Ofqual regulation ensures that vocational qualifications meet national standards, maintain credibility, and deliver consistent, high-quality learning outcomes. You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.

NOCN is an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Reference Number RN5194) and operates robust quality assurance processes to uphold these standards. The qualification holds the Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/5404/5, confirming its official recognition in England. Inspire London College offers this qualification through NOCN, ensuring it meets current health and social care standards. The programme helps learners develop the knowledge and skills to lead digitally, use technology effectively, and improve outcomes in adult social care.

The NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is made up of internally set and internally assessed units. Assessment tasks are designed to help learners demonstrate practical digital leadership skills, apply technology effectively in care settings, and improve outcomes for people who draw on care and support. Learners complete work-based assessments that reflect real workplace challenges, ensuring knowledge is applied at the correct Level 5 standard. Inspire London College provides learners with access to relevant resources and opportunities to produce meaningful evidence for all mandatory components.

All assessment tasks are pre-verified by the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) team to ensure they are fair, inclusive, and suitable for all learners. Assessors make decisions based on evidence that is valid, authentic, current, sufficient, and reliable, ensuring consistent and accurate assessment outcomes. The process follows the NOCN Quality Assurance Manual, maintaining high standard