Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (QUALIFI)

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a level 5 vocational qualification on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) designed to help in the creation of leadership, management, and specialist practice in the health and social care field. As an example, the degree includes Level 4, Level 5 units (12 required units, 240 credits), and it is aimed at working professionals who wish to become leaders of operations, services, or teams in a public, private, or voluntary care organization.

Advantages of completing a Level 5 diploma in Health and Social Care Online.

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care online course provides learners with a flexible, convenient and career-oriented option of advancing their skills in the health and social care sector. Key benefits include:

1. Flexible Learning
   • The learner will have the opportunity to study at their own pace and time, which is ideal to learners with work requirements, family, and other engagements.
2. Cost-Effective
   • Education is cheaper as online learning does not involve travelling, accommodation, and other costs associated with the campus.
3. Access to Quality Resources
   • Through an online learning portal, students are provided with access to interactive learning materials in digital format, recorded lectures, case studies, and support of a dedicated tutor.
4. Promotional Opportunities.
   • The qualification acquires the necessary leadership and management capabilities, and contributes to an upward career and supervisory progress in the health and social care industry.

Course Delivery

The qualification is provided by means of complete online delivery via:

• Virtual Learning Platform: 24/7 access to materials and resources of study.
• Tutor Support: frequent instructions through email, online discussion groups.
• Independent Study: learners are in their own pace but are guided.
• Obtaining assignment: marking and feedback.
• Online Assessments: Projects, assign, and portfolios through LSM.
• Acquire: Briefing of assignment, study lesson.
• Get very good quality study notes.
• Get special customer service through a chat option, phone, and email (5 days a week)

• To study an Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care learner must be aged of 18.
• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent.

This qualification is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and recognition in your field. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official certification.

• Assessment is via assignment submission only.
• No Exams

Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)

• The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 7-12 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

A successful achievement of the qualification enables the learners to move forward in a number of ways:

1.      Higher Education

Students can proceed to further education which includes:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Level 6.
• Bachelor (BA or BSc) degree in Health and Social Care, Healthcare management or Public Health.
• Top-up degree courses at accredited universities in the UK (individual entry requirements).

2.      Employment Opportunities

Students will progress to a number of senior and managerial positions in health and social care organisations, such as:

• Health and Social Care Manager.
• Care Home Manager
• Team Leader or Supervisor
• Service Manager/Coordinator.
• Community Support Manager