Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Specifications

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

1. Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

2. Level: 4 & 5 (Equivalent Qualifications) :

Level 4: Equivalent to the first year of a UK university degree (120 credits)

Level 5: Equivalent to the second year of a UK university degree (120 credits)

3. Accreditation status: Accredited

4. TQT: 2400

5. Guided learning hours: 1100

6. Credit Equivalency: 240

7. Qualification number (RQF) : 610/3288/8

8. Availability: UK and International

Course Length: Full-Time Fast Track: 9 to 12 months OR Full-Time / Part-Time: 18 to 24 months.

9. Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

10. Fees: On campus OR Blended £ 7950, online £4950

Progression routes:  Final year of an Honours degree

Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/

Course Overview

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programmes is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Units

1. Academic Study Skills
2. Communication for Health and Social Care
3. An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
4. Reflective Practice
5. Managing People in Health and Social Care
6. Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health
7. Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
8. The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
9. Research Project
10. Partnership working in Health and Social Care
11. Working with Service users with Complex Needs

Awarding Classification/Grading

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.

• Fail – 0-39%

• Pass – 40%-59%

• Merit – 60% – 69%

• Distinction 70%+

Learning Outcomes

1. Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically.
2. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding, the ability to think independently and solve problems.
3. Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
4. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
5. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
6. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
7. Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs.
8. Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment.
9. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or; QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in H&SC Learner Guide December 2016 10
• Learners who have work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care.

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some of the universities, where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry or have formal progression arrangements include:

1. Anglia Ruskin University
2. University of Central Lancashire
3. University of East London
4. University of Gloucestershire
5. De Montfort University
6. University of Bolton
7. University of Lincoln
8. University of West of Scotland
9. University of Wolverhampton
10. Birmingham City University
11. University of Derby
12. Arden University
13. University of Law
14. Bath Spa University
15. Bangor University
16. Leeds Beckett University
17. University of Bedfordshire
18. BPP University
19. Buckinghamshire New University
20. University of Chichester
21. Cardiff Metropolitan University
22. University of Cumbria
23. Glasgow Caledonian University
24. Northumbria University
25. University of Huddersfield
26. Liverpool John Moores University
27. London South Bank University
28. The Open University
29. Staffordshire University
30. University of New England – Australia
31. Wrexham Glyndwr University
32. University of Suffolk