Course overview
The ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit, Ofqual-regulated Level 5 diploma in health and social care that you can study online with Course 4U. It focuses on health and social care leadership and management: leading and managing teams, values and behaviours, improving services and managing staff performance. It is mapped to the knowledge and skills of the IfATE Level 5 Leader in Adult Care standard.
This course suits team leaders, deputy managers and registered manager hopefuls in care settings, and learners who have completed a Level 4 qualification. It is also the first step to the 120-credit ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
The qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and is fully assignment-based.
Mandatory units
• Leading and managing health and social care (15 credits)
• Responsibilities, values and behaviours in health and social care (15 credits)
• Improvement and innovation in health and social care (15 credits)
• Professional development and performance management in health and social care (15 credits)
Intakes
Enrol anytime
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
Duration
16-20 weeks
Awarding Institution
ATHE
Delivery
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
Location
Manchester, UK
Fees
£995
INR 129,000 (+18% GST applicable in India)
How the application process works
Apply
Fill application form
Step 1
Recieve an offer letter and invoice
Step 2
Registration and course induction Start studies
Step 3
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for learners typically aged 18 and above. Your entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
• Prior study in health and social care or a related subject at Level 4 or above
• A Level 4 qualification, such as the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Pearson HNC
• A Level 4 apprenticeship in health and social care or a related technical area
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Mature learners with relevant work experience may be considered through recognition of prior learning
• If English is not your first language, ATHE recommends IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above, or PTE Academic 42-49, or an approved equivalent.
Certification
The Diploma is issued by ATHE, the awarding organisation. Courses 4U Limited (Number 9073) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
See an example of the certificate issued by ATHE.
Progressions
Achieving the ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study, including relevant ATHE Level 6 qualifications.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to apply for direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Assessment
All units are assessed through assignments that are internally assessed by Course 4U and externally quality assured by ATHE. There are no exams. Each unit is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Fail against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and the qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
• Assignment drafts must be submitted within 1 week of the completion of the unit delivery by the lecturer.
• Submission is to be emailed to learnerwork@course4u.co.uk
• All submissions are to be done in Word Format
• You should receive an automated response that the assignment has been received
• Lecturers provide feedback within 2 weeks of submission of the draft
• Please ensure that assignment declarations are submitted with the assignments.
This will help us to track the progress of your learning journey in the course. A copy of the assessment policy can be download here. Should you have any queries, please contact me via email or phone on the below numbers.
Enrolment Process
Step 1: Complete the Online Enrolment form
Kindly upload - Proof of identity (Passport or Photo Drivers Licence), previous qualifications, CV and work experience letters if applicable for exemption or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
Step 2: Course 4 U will issue a Conditional Offer Letter
The offer letter has details of the Bank payment and how to make payment online via the secure sage pay system.
Step 3: Registration with awarding organisation
As the registration process is completed, several emails to set up the course logins will be sent within the hour.
Step 4: Online Induction
Induction, course discussion and demonstration to Learner Management System (LMS)
If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email/phone WhatsApp +447904266921
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
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