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If you have greater interests in the health and social care sector, then you are at the right place. Whether you have personal interests in caring for others or want to ascend the career ladder, our health and social care management course will facilitate you to make a real difference.
The objective of the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to contemporary Health and Social Care topics.
The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, communication and health and safety.
The Level 5 units give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject occupational areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, team management, professional supervision practices and how to complete a research project.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to study further.
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) qualifications represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competencies that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Successful completion of the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF).
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) qualification consists of 11 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1100 hours.
To achieve the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF), learners must achieve 240 credits in total, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (5 units).
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| Unit Reference | Mandatory Units | Level | TQT | Credits | GLH |
| T/505/9498 | Academic Study Skills | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| T/505/9495 | Communicating in Health and Social Care | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| F/505/9505 | An Introduction to Healthcare Policy | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| F/505/9519 | Reflective Practice | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| L/505/9507 | Managing People in Health and Social Care | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| M/505/9502 | Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health | 4 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| K/505/9496 | Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care | 5 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| A/505/9521 | The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care | 5 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| H/505/9500 | Research Project | 5 | 400 | 40 | 100 |
| A/505/9499 | Partnership working in Health and Social Care | 5 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| T/505/9520 | Working with Service users with Complex Needs | 5 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing qualification.
For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.
*English requirements:
Proof of language proficiency: A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit FAQs relating to the English language entry requirements.
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) is suitable for learners seeking to enter the health and social care sector or committed towards health and social care studies at a higher level. This qualification is suitable for part-time and full-time learners because they can progress into employment and further health and social care studies.
All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by Qualifi Ltd. 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.
The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.
This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: (
What is QUALIFI?
QUALIFI is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) with a reference number RN5160. Ofqual is responsible for maintaining standards and confidence in a wide range of vocational qualifications, whereas QUALIFI has a duty of care to implement quality assurance processes.
Inspire London College Offers RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Qualifications from Ofqual Regulated awarding body Qualifi Ltd as satellite centre of UKPDA.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from Qualifi Ltd, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.
Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee
If you wish to receive your Certificate and Transcript by special courier, i.e., DHL, there will be an extra cost of £40 (International).
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).
