Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (601/5442/1)

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care comprises five in total.

The Diploma requires five mandatory units at Level 5. 

Course Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care programme aims to provide the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding industry, and to support the individual’s development into senior positions.

This qualification will help to prepare professional staff and managers of the future in the health and social care sector.

Furthermore, we look to develop the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for industry.

Progression Pathways

Completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Diplomas will enable learners to progress to:

• QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma in related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree final year.
• Employment in an associated profession. 

Entry Requirements

Learners will be expected to possess qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4. Learners may be expected to have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals. Learners may also possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care or business.

Achievement Requirements

Learners must demonstrate they have met all assessment criteria for all units to achieve this qualification. QUALIFI will issue certificates to all successful learners via their registered centres. 

Awarding Classification/Grading

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.

• Fail – 0-39%
• Pass – 40%-59%
• Merit – 60% – 69%
• Distinction 70%+ 

All units will be internally assessed through written assignment, internally marked by the QUALIFI approved centre and subject to external quality assurance by QUALIFI. 

Career Opportunities

Primary areas of employment include:

• Social Care Worker
• Personal Assistant
• Health Care Assistant
• Community Development
• Health administration
• Charity Officer
• Nursing