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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.

Intake

October

EQF / MQF Level

Level 5

Mode of Delivery

Traditional

Duration of Course

2 Academic Years, 3-hours, Twice a Week (Full-Time and part-time options available)

Operational End Date

N/A

N/A

ECTS Credits

240 UK Credits (equivalent to 120 ECTS)

Programme Qualifies for

Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

Student Success Rate

100

Awarding Bodies

Qualifi
7,000

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Intake

October

EQF / MQF Level

Level 5

Mode of Delivery

Traditional

Duration of Course

2 Academic Years, 3-hours, Twice a Week (Full-Time and part-time options available)

Operational End Date

N/A

N/A

ECTS Credits

240 UK Credits (equivalent to 120 ECTS)

Programme Qualifies for

Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

Student Success Rate

100

Course Description

The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Learners studying this Diploma will be expected to develop the following skills during the programme of study:

  • Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
  • The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
  • Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
  • Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
  • An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
  • Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
  • Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs
  • Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
  • To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Target Group:

The qualifications have been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.

Target Audience:

  • 18+

Course Language:

English

Where you will learn:
Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta
What you will study
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Year 1
l4hsc - Year 1
Year 2
l5hsc - Year 2
Academic Study Skills

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential.

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l4hsc - Year 1

Communication for Health and Social Care

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s awareness of different forms of communication used in health and social care settings and its importance for effective service delivery.

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l4hsc - Year 1

An Introduction to Healthcare Policy

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to develop your awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine what are the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers and those receiving support.

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l4hsc - Year 1

Reflective Practice

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

This unit is designed to introduce the learner to reflective practice in all its forms. Reflections on practice and in practice are important concepts in health and social care and feed into the idea of self -development linking theory to practice.

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l4hsc - Year 1

Managing People in Health and Social Care

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace.

In this unit learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the health and social care workplace and how to facilitate change in the organisation.

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l4hsc - Year 1

Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is for learners to gain an understanding of sociological concepts of health and ill health and their application to care practice in health and social care. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature of contemporary society and its influences on the perception
of health and ill health.

Learners will explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households and its impact on health and wellbeing.

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l4hsc - Year 1

Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

All Health and Social care professionals have professional codes of conduct. The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of the values, theories and policies underpinning health and social care practice and the mechanisms that exist to promote good practice within the sector.

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l5hsc - Year 2

The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

Quality is an essential component of health and social care services and a concept with many different interpretations and perspectives. The aim of this unit is for learners to develop an understanding of different perspectives on health and social care service quality and how it is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.

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l5hsc - Year 2

Research Project

Core Module

500

Learning Hours

20 ECTS

Credits

40

UK Credits

This unit aims to develop the learner’s skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a small pilot investigation of direct relevance to their higher education programme or professional development.

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l5hsc - Year 2

Partnership working in Health and Social Care

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care.

Learners will explore the nature of partnership on three levels. First they will examine partnerships with users of services that empower individuals to make informed decisions and encourage independence. Second they will consider partnerships between different professionals within health and social care and explore inter-agency working. Finally, learners will investigate organisational partnerships and examine different ways of joint working.

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l5hsc - Year 2

Working with Service users with Complex Needs

Core Module

250

Learning Hours

10 ECTS

Credits

20

UK Credits

The aim of this unit is to help learners to understand issues of health, disability and illness and how health care professionals can empower those with complex physical and mental health needs to determine their own care.

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l5hsc - Year 2

How will you learn

This diploma is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method, through a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, enquiry-based learning and problem-solving activities. We provide you with key reading and research activities, and you will make the most of our own teaching portal.

Where you will learn:

This course is delivered fully online during which you can study at any time, from anywhere and at your own pace.  All you need is a computer, laptop, smart phone or tablet device connected to internet.

Assessment

Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the programme. The range of assessments utilised will normally include: essays, reports, presentations and other structured assignments and examinations.

Assessments are drafted in conjunction with the curriculum development department and tutor concerned. Final version is confirmed by the curriculum development department.

Assessments are moderated by tutor concerned, then also verified by the Internal Verifier.

Structure of Programme

Year 2

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

These qualifications are vocational as they can support a learner’s career progression. To meet QUALIFI’s aim to provide an appropriate assessment method each unit will be assessed through tasks that will be written in a way to make them realistic ‘work-related’ tasks wherever possible. Learners will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and. Original thought, problem solving and recommendations on actions will also be asked for from learners where appropriate for the unit. Intellectual rigour will be expected appropriate to the level of the qualifications.

Assignments will contain a question strand for each of the given unit’s learning outcomes. The assignment tasks will address the LO (learning outcome) and AC (assessment criteria) requirements.

Within assignments there will always be requirements for learners to engage with important and relevant theory that underpins the subject area. The assignment questions will require learners to draw on real organisations to illustrate their
answers. To support this activity during the programme of learning, centres are required to make sure that they include case studies of relevant organisations and, wherever possible, facilitate in company opportunities for learners to undertake research and investigation projects and/or support the organisation with various tasks. Mature and part-time learners will ideally be able to draw on their personal work experience too.
Sample assessments and marking scheme are available on request as part of the Qualification Specification supplied to centres.

Grading System

Where a candidate has achieved an overall average mark of at least 70% from all the units, QUALIFI may award a Distinction, although offering such a grade to individual candidates is at the discretion of QUALIFI and is not normally given after any successful referral attempts. Decisions about the overall classification of awards are made by QUALIFI through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations. It is based on the Average Percentage Mark (APM) or, at the discretion of QUALIFI, on the basis of your overall profile and performance subject to theminimum requirements

Entry Requirement

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:

  • some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
  • some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
  • learners seeking further professional development and gain work-related skills and know how.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.

Fees & Funding

MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01

Further and Higher Education Institution

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