To enrol in the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, you should:

• Have a Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• The learner must be aged 18 or above.
• GCE Advanced Level in 2 subjects, or something similar.
•  Relevant management experience.
• If English isn’t your first language, show evidence of competency.*
• Be able to meet the learning and assessment criteria.

For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.

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

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is ideal for experienced care professionals who want to move into senior leadership and management roles. It is designed for individuals seeking to strengthen strategic, managerial, and decision-making skills while gaining a highly recognised qualification that supports long-term career progression.

This course is ideal for learners aspiring to work as:

• Care home manager or registered manager
• Senior manager or operations manager in health and social care
• Service manager or care services coordinator
• Health and social care consultant or quality lead
• Professionals planning to progress to higher-level study, such as Level 6 or a related degree in health and social care

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Each unit has its own RQF code, and the full course carries its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN: 610/3288/8) shown on the final certificate. QUALIFI is an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), reference RN5160. Ofqual makes sure qualifications meet high standards, while QUALIFI ensures the course is reliable, quality-checked, and meaningful for your career.

Inspire London College offers these RQF qualifications through QUALIFI, giving you respected, recognised credentials that help you grow and succeed in health and social care. QUALIFI maintains strong progression arrangements with several UK universities, allowing learners to gain entry into relevant degree top-up and Master’s top-up programmes, supporting both academic and professional progression.

The qualification follows an assignment-based assessment approach, giving you the opportunity to explain your ideas and demonstrate your understanding with confidence. Instead of exam pressure, the focus is on flexible and practical learning through assignments and report writing. Inspire London College internally assesses all units and externally verifies them by Qualifi Ltd, ensuring quality and credibility. 

Each unit is marked against clear criteria, so you always know what is expected, and to pass, you simply need to demonstrate that you have met all the learning outcomes. Throughout the process, your assessor will review your work and provide constructive feedback to support your progress and help you succeed.  

Once you complete the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will receive your official Ofqual-regulated certificate along with a transcript, both issued by Qualifi Ltd. The cost of your certificate and hard copy is fully included in the course fee, with no additional charges for issuing or printing.

Your documents are delivered via standard post, whether locally or internationally, and usually arrive within 3–4 weeks. If you need faster delivery, you can opt for an express courier service such as DHL for an additional £40 for international shipping. For support, contact admissions@inspirelondoncollege.co.uk.