
Qualification Number: 603/3685/7
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The objective of the OTHM Level 5 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 programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector.
EQUIVALENCES:
OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE:
The OTHM Level 5 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.
KEY FACTS:
- Qualification Title: OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Management
- Ofqual Reference Number: 603/3685/7
- Course Start Date: January, April, June, September
- Total Credit Value: 120 credits
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 Hours
- Language of Assessment: English
- Overall Grading Type: Pass or Fail
COURSE DURATION
- 6 to 9 month
COURSE DELIVERY
- Full Time
- Block Delivery
- Flexible Distributed Learning
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
- 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.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit Ref. No. |
Mandatory Units |
Credit |
GLH |
TQT |
L/617/2660 |
Partnership Working in Health and Social Care |
20 |
80 |
200 |
Y/617/2659 |
Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals |
20 |
80 |
200 |
R/617/2658 |
Health Improvement and Promotion of Wellbeing |
20 |
80 |
200 |
L/617/2657 |
Leading Teams in Health and Social Care |
20 |
80 |
200 |
J/617/2656 |
Providing Professional Supervision for Staff |
20 |
80 |
200 |
F/617/2655 |
Research in Health and Social Care |
20 |
80 |
200 |
ASSESSMENT:
- The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.
ACCREDITATION
- The programme is awarded OTHM - an awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.
HOW TO REGISTER/ ENROL?
To make an application to the course please email the below documents to admissions@citycollegeoxford.co.uk
- Complete Applications Form
- Passport
- Previous qualifications
- CV
- Personal Statement
FEE STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT PLANS
- Contact us for the fees and the payment plan
PROGRESSION
Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 6 Diplomas. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.