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

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is an advanced vocational qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) aimed at developing leadership, management, and specialist practice within the health and social care sector. For example, the version covers both Level 4 and Level 5 units (12 mandatory units, 240 credits), and it is designed for professionals aspiring to lead operations, services, or teams in public, private, or voluntary care settings.

Benefits of Doing a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online

Studying the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:

1. Flexible Learning
   • Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
2. Cost-Effective
   • Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
3. Access to Quality Resources
   • Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
4. Career Advancement Opportunities
   • The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered fully online through:

• Virtual Learning Platform:Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
• Tutor Support:Regular guidance via email, online forums,
• Independent Study:Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
• Obtain assignment:marking and feedback.
• Online Assessments:Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
• Acquire:Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
• Receive excellent-quality study notes.
• Receive dedicated customersupport via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)

At the core of Qualifi mission is the creation and awarding of respected qualifications, built on a rigorous focus on high standards and consistency. Qualifi is recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is also a signatory to the BIS international quality commitments.

All Units are mandatory

Unit 1 Academic Study Skills

1. Develop a portfolio of evidence showing development in academic study skills.
2. Reflect upon a significant learning incident using an acknowledged model

Unit 2 Communicating in Health and Social Care

1. Compare and contrast two theoretical approaches to communication in health and social care
2. Describe the main types of communication utilised within health and social care practice.

Unit 3 An Introduction to Healthcare Policy

1. Understand the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK
2. Understand the theoretical frameworks, concepts and models in developing policy

Unit 4 Reflective Practice

1. Evaluate the processes for recruiting individuals to work in health and social care.
2. Understand the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teams working in health and social care.

Unit 5 Managing People in Health and Social Care

1. Evaluate the processes for recruiting individuals to work in health and social care.
2. Understand the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teams working in health and social care.

Unit 6 : Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health

1. Understand the theoretical perspectives behind approaches to health and illness
2. Evaluate differing models of healthcare delivery used within health and social care.

Unit 7 Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care

1. Understand how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice.
2. Evaluate the impact of recent government policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on practice in the UK

Unit 8 The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care

1. Critically discuss differing perspectives of quality in relation to health and social care services.
2. Critically analyse, strategies for achieving quality in health and social care services.

Unit 9 Research Project

1. Be able to formulate a research question.
2. Undertake a pilot research project which does not require ethical approval.

Unit 10 Partnership Working in Health and Social Care

1. Understand philosophies and relationships in health and social care partnership working.
2. Understand how to promote positive partnership working between users of services, professionals and organisations in health and social care.

Unit 11 Working with Service Users with Complex Needs

1. Analyse different perceptions of health, disability and illness.
2. Understand how to promote the participation and independence of users of health and social care services

• 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.

• 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’ accessto complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Progression – Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:

1.Higher Education

Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:

• Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Management, or Public Health
• Top-up degree programs at recognised UK universities (subject to individual entry requirements).

2.Employment Opportunities

Learners can advance into a variety of senior and managerial roles within health and social care organisations, including:

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