Useful information
Ages
19 or over
Sector
Education and Childcare, Leadership and Management
Level
Level 5
Delivery Method
Blended
Breakdown of Hours
This course is delivered flexibly through monthly one-to-one sessions with your assessor, arranged at a time and date to suit you.
You will also communicate through Microsoft Teams, emails and phone appointments in between your monthly sessions to keep you on track to achieve your qualification.
Course Length
12-18 months.
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Course Overview
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services.
It has five pathways – three for adults and two for children and young people.
The pathways cover a wide range of topics including:
- Safeguarding and protection.
- Developing and carrying out policy.
- Managing care services, change programmes and recruitment.
- Promoting and developing best practices.
- Supporting development and partnership working.
- Care management.
- Quality systems and improvement.
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Who is this course for?
The Management pathway is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in a childcare setting who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level.
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Course Benefits
- Recognised qualification (Accredited)
- Fully funded through Adult Learning Loan
- Delivered on a one-to-one basis
- Excellent support from assessors and trainers
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Entry Requirements
- Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles.
- It is also recommended that they hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area. Learners will need to have good written English skills to cope with the demands of the assessment.
- You must also live in the UK.
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Assessment Methods
All units are internally assessed by the Centre. Methods used could include:
- Interpretation of knowledge from direct observation of practice in the workplace.
- Witness evidence.
- Professional discussion.
- Reflection on own practice in real work situations.
- Written assignments.
- Learner's own plans and written records.
- Learner log or reflective diary.
- Observation.
- Portfolio of evidence.
- Scenario or case study.
- Oral questioning.
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Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, NCFE.
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Career Opportunities and Further Study
Learners can progress to a degree in a related discipline.
On completion, learners can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following list is not all-inclusive, but gives a taster of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people's settings:
- Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Assistant Manager
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Location
Delivered online and face-to-face as appropriate.
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Price and Funding
Price £2,882.
This course is funded through the Advanced Learning Loan, subject to eligibility criteria. Visit the Government Website for more information: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Alternatively, you can self-fund. Payments in instalments are available. Please note, there is an additional £250 charge for learners wishing to self-fund their course.
You will be advised regarding your eligibility by an LLC Recruitment Advisor.
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Age Requirements
19 or over.
