OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
An Ofqual-regulated, 120-credit qualification equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, and managerial competencies required for leadership roles in the health and social care sector.
Course Features
This qualification is structured around six mandatory units, each worth 20 credits, and is fully regulated by Ofqual. It is delivered flexibly to accommodate full-time, part-time, and distance learners.
- Qualification Number: 610/1537/4 (RQF)
- 6 Mandatory Units | 120 Credits Total
- 1200 Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
- Ofqual-Regulated and Externally Verified by OTHM
- Assessment by Coursework Only – No Exams
- Equivalent to Foundation Degree / HND / Year 2 of a UK Bachelor's Degree
About This Course
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their competence by producing evidence from their workplace or training activities, making it directly applicable to real-world practice.
Approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Recognised as equivalent to a Foundation Degree and HND (RQF Level 5)
Enables direct entry into Year 3 (Final Year) of a UK Bachelor's Degree
Assessed entirely through coursework assignments – no examinations
Internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM
Flexible delivery: face-to-face, online, or distance learning via approved centres
What You'll Learn
This qualification covers a broad range of managerial and professional competencies across health and social care. Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
Develop productive partnership working within own and other organisations in health and social care settings
Apply the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals and manage staff responsibility in this area
Understand and implement approaches to health education and promoting wellbeing among service users and communities
Lead and manage teams effectively within a health and social care environment, including managing performance and recruitment
Provide professional supervision to staff, supporting skill development and reflective practice
Design and conduct a small-scale research project relevant to health and social care using appropriate research methods and ethical principles
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 18 and above who wish to progress to a management level in health and social care. It is suitable for both those already working in the sector and those preparing to do so.
Practising health and social care workers seeking to move into supervisory or management roles
Team leaders and supervisors in care settings looking to formalise and advance their qualifications
Individuals holding a relevant Level 4 qualification wishing to progress to Level 5
Mature learners (aged 21 and above) with relevant management experience in health and social care
Those seeking academic progression toward a UK Bachelor's degree in Health and Social Care
International learners with equivalent qualifications seeking a UK-regulated, globally recognised credential
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
Unit 3: Health Improvement and Promoting Wellbeing
Unit 4: Leading Teams in Health and Social Care
Unit 5: Providing Professional Supervision for Staff
Unit 6: Research in Health and Social Care
Course Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following entry criteria to be accepted onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management. All learners must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of enrolment.
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification in a related field
GCE Advanced Level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification
Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (subject to delivery centre approval prior to registration)
Evidence of English language competency for learners from non-majority English-speaking countries (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or as specified by OTHM's English Language Expectations)
Assessments
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the approved centre and externally verified by OTHM Qualifications. The qualification is criterion-referenced, meaning learners must demonstrate achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria to receive a pass. There are no examinations.
Written Assignments (Essays) – primary assessment method for all units, requiring evidence of knowledge, understanding, and critical analysis
Reflective Accounts – learners reflect on their own practice and professional development in relation to unit learning outcomes
Portfolio of Evidence – learners compile workplace or training-based evidence demonstrating achievement against assessment criteria
External Verification by OTHM – all internally assessed work is verified externally by OTHM to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with national standards
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management opens a wide range of academic and professional progression pathways. As an Ofqual-regulated qualification at RQF Level 5, it is recognised across the UK and internationally.
Progress to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management for advanced study
Gain direct entry into the Final Year (Year 3) of a three-year UK Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject through OTHM's university progression arrangements
Pursue professional roles in health and social care management, including Care Manager, Team Leader, Service Manager, or Registered Manager positions
Use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to gain credit toward further qualifications based on existing knowledge and experience
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