Overview

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provides a thorough grounding in the key areas of care management, leadership, safeguarding, and service improvement. Graduates gain the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and manage services, prioritising individual needs while ensuring quality, compliance, and safety. Whether you’re looking to progress within your current role or move into a more senior position in the health and social care sector, this qualification prepares you for a range of rewarding and impactful career paths.

Delivery Methods

Trinity Open Learning provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class. The learners can choose the mode of study at their convenience.

Learners are able to:

• Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments
• Gain Teacher support
• Access Trinity Open Learning online portal ( 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
• Acquire Assignments briefing
• Receive Excellent quality of study notes
• Obtain Assignment marking and feedback
• Gain Fully accredited UK certificate.
• Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
• Gain Full support until the completion of the course.

Duration

The learners can choose the course duration from two options.

• 8 Months (Fast Track)
• 12 Months

Accreditation

This Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is accredited by Ofqual regulated Awarding body Qualifi

Course Delivery

This course is delivered in 2 methods:

• Online

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

Module Structure

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care comprises 12 units in total and credit of 240.

Mandatory Units	Level	Credit
Academic Study Skills	4	20
Communicating in Health and Social Care	4	20
An Introduction to Healthcare Policy	4	20
Reflective Practice	4	20
Managing People in Health and Social Care	4	20
Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health	4	20
Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care	5	20
The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care	5	20
Research Project	5	40
Partnership working in Health and Social Care	5	20
Working with Service users with Complex Needs	5	20

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care offers a wide range of progression opportunities, both in terms of career advancement and further education. Here’s an overview of what this qualification could lead to:

1. Career Advancement:

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care equips graduates to pursue a variety of senior roles in health and social care management. Possible career paths include:

• Care home managers are responsible for overseeing the operation of care homes, ensuring the well-being of residents, managing staff, and ensuring the service complies with regulations.
• A health and social care manager's role involves managing teams within care organizations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery, and meeting the needs of service users.
• A senior social worker assumes leadership roles in social work, coordinates care plans, and works with vulnerable individuals.
• The Operations Manager in Healthcare is responsible for supervising daily activities in healthcare environments, guaranteeing the effective and efficient delivery of services.
• A policy advisor works within a government or organization to help shape health and social care policies and contribute to the development of public services.
• The role of a community service manager involves managing community-based services with a focus on providing support to individuals within local communities.
• In a healthcare setting, a clinical manager is responsible for overseeing clinical care teams, ensuring quality care delivery, compliance with health regulations, and staff management.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care  or Final year of Bachelor’s Degree Top up.

Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission. No Exams