The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed for students and professionals who want to develop higher-level knowledge and skills in the health and social care sector. This programme helps learners understand key principles of care, quality management, research methods, partnership working, and how to support service users with complex needs. Students will develop critical thinking, communication, ethical awareness, problem-solving, and management skills needed for professional practice. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to progress to higher studies, supervisory roles, management positions, or career development in healthcare, social care, community care, elderly care, childcare, or related service sectors.Units
• Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
• The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
• Research Project
• Partnership Working in Health and Social Care
• Working with Service Users with Complex Needs
Learning outcomes
• Analyse, synthesise, and summarise information critically.
• Read and use appropriate literature with full and critical understanding.
• Think independently and solve problems.
• Apply subject knowledge and understanding to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
• Recognise moral and ethical issues in health and social care practice and research.
• Appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Understand the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
• Give a clear and accurate account of a subject in a mature way.
• Build strong arguments and engage in discussion with specialists and non-specialists.
• Develop transferable skills and knowledge.
• Adapt to changes in the health and social care environment.
• Progress within employment or move into supervisory or management positions.
• Continue professional development through further study or career progression.
Eligibility & entry requirements
• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 3, Level 4, diploma, or vocational qualification can apply.
• Students with work experience in healthcare, social care, caregiving, elderly care, childcare, community support, hospital work, or related fields can also apply.
• Students with managerial-level experience and clear career goals are encouraged to apply.
• Students who have a first degree in another subject area can apply if they want to develop their career in health and social care or business.
• Students seeking further professional development and work-related care management skills can apply.
