This qualification is designed to support the development of registered managers of adult social care services. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult social care and to have responsibility for leading and managing a service.
Health and Social Care
NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Flexible, Flexible
Duration
2 years
Cost
£4670.00
Course Overview
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What will I learn?
This qualification is suitable for those working in a managerial role in adult care settings who are looking to progress their career. This will include managing and improving care and support for those accessing the service, supporting and developing the workforce, and driving the vision for their service or organisation.
It covers a wide range of topics including:
• leadership and management
• governance and regulatory processes
• quality assurance
• safeguarding, protection and risk
• communication, relationships and partnership working
• person-centred practice for positive outcomes
• professional development, supervision and performance management
• decision-making skills
• entrepreneurial skills and innovation
• the management of specific services
It covers a wide range of topics including:
• leadership and management
• governance and regulatory processes
• quality assurance
• safeguarding, protection and risk
• communication, relationships and partnership working
• person-centred practice for positive outcomes
• professional development, supervision and performance management
• decision-making skills
• entrepreneurial skills and innovation
• the management of specific services
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, or equivalent, and be in a managerial position with responsibility for leading and managing a service.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Learners must achieve 80 credits from the 20 mandatory units and a minimum of 15 credits from the optional units to achieve a minimum of 95 credits in total.
This is not a taught course, you will study in your own time supported by an assessor who will visit you in your workplace to observe your practice.
This is not a taught course, you will study in your own time supported by an assessor who will visit you in your workplace to observe your practice.
Additional Costs and Information
The cost of this course is £4,670. There are no textbooks for this course, any books the learner wishes to purchase will be at the own cost.
This is a 2 year course.
This is a 2 year course.
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