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Fast Track completion of the Qualification in 9 months or 6 months - choose one option
For managers in residential care, domiciliary care, day care, and health care settings for adults
About Fast Track completion.
First of all, are you sure you can do this Fast Track?
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) has a Total Qualification Time of 800 hours.
To complete in 9 months, the learner has complete all assessments in 8 months.
9-months completion requires the learner to spend about 100 hours a month or 25 hours every week on the qualification.
To complete in 6 months, the learner has complete all assessments in 5 months.
6-months completion requires the learner to spend about 160 hours a month or 40 hours every week on the qualification.
Note that about 50% of these hours will be when the learner is working and actively collecting work-based evidence to submit as proof of their practical skills.
Even if a learner is studying on fast track, all assessments must still meet the required standard.
The fee for Fast Track reflects the increased intensity of the work required from assessors and IQAs to undertake intensive work in half the time, requiring payment of overtime.
What support does the learner get on the Fast Track route?
The Fast Track support package includes three separate support packages:
- eLearning support with assessment
- Extra one-to-one support
- Faster assessment and feedback of assignments and other submitted evidence, in 3-5 working days instead of 10-20 working days
If you are sure you can do this and you are ready to put in the time and effort required for Fast-Track, then proceed.
If you are not sure you can put in the time and effort, then use the standard duration.
About the Qualification
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is the Ofqual-recognised qualification that replaces the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (RQF), which expired on 31 December 2019.
This Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is the current Ofqual-accredited qualification for Registered Managers and is recognised by CQC and Skills For Care as the qualification for Managers of care and support services for adults that are regulated and inspected by the CQC in England.
About the Qualification
This qualification, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF), covers all the knowledge and skills requirements of managers in various care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), whether health care or social care, according to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Usual job roles within care services of those working towards this qualification include:
- Directors
- Nominated persons
- Managers
- Deputy managers, and Assistant managers
- Care Coordinators
- Team Leaders
- Supervisors
And all those aspiring to those job roles or similar roles
Main types of regulated care settings where learners work
Residential Care - This qualification is for managers and aspiring managers of residential settings for adults. This means those who manage
- residential care homes for adults,
- nursing homes for adults, and
- any other residential setting caring for adults.
Community Care settings- This qualification is for managers and aspiring managers in a range of non residential care settings.
- Domiciliary Care Agencies for adults,
- Day care services for adults,
- services for people with learning disabilities and
- substance misuse services.
- And other non-residential community-based services
Health Care settings - This qualification is for managers and aspiring managers in a range of health care settings in England including
- NHS hospitals and
- independent hospitals,
- GP surgeries, NHS walk-in centres,
- NHS out-of-hours services,
- dentists,
- ambulances,
- mental health services,
- hospices, and
- any other setting delivering healthcare.
Learners studying the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) qualification develop the skills and knowledge in leadership and management to ensure that services can respond fully to the needs and aspirations of those that use their provision, and are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements.
Full Description of the qualification
You must live and work in England to do study for this qualification.
This accredited qualification is awarded by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC).
Courses For Jobs offers the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to manage, practise and lead others in adult care provision, in all care settings.
Learners undertaking the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection through work-based learning opportunities.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is most suitable for those working in a managerial role in adult care settings who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at Level 5.
Completing the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) enables the manager to:
- Confirm occupational competence and "licence to practice" as Registered Manager.
- Confirm competence in an occupational role to the Registered Manager standards as required
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) currently runs concurrently with the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (RQF) as recognised qualifications for Registered Managers.
On 31 December 2019, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (RQF) expired to new registrations. The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is now the current recognised qualification for Registered Managers of all care settings, such as residential care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care agencies, nursing care agencies, day care settings for adults, and job roles and similar care settings.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) is nationally recognised and is based on the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Skills for Care Management Induction Standards (MIS). The NOS, MIS, assessment principles and qualification structure are owned by the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care.
The aim of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is to guide and assess the knowledge and skills relating to leadership and management within adult care. Learners undertaking this qualification will be working in a managerial role in a variety of adult care settings.
As learners engage with the units of this qualification, they will learn more about how to develop leadership and management skills. As a leader in adult care, the learner will become an important role model for others, inspiring staff and raising aspirations. Learners will be able to respond to drivers in adult care through strong leadership, values base, innovation, and business insight.
Key facts of Ofqual Accreditation
Qualification number: 603/3594/4
Learning aim reference: 60335944
Credit value: 80 minimum
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 582
Total qualification time (TQT): 800
Training and Learning:
Learners receive support with the learner fully in charge of their own timetable.
Learning Support includes:
- online learning materials
- Live tutorials webinars
- email support from tutor,
- Zoom calls
- and other learning resources as required.
This E-Learning and Assessment delivery option includes basic support with online learning materials, and then full assessment, with the learner fully in charge of their own timetable.
The learner has access to online resources on our Online Learning System for learning, and our e-Portfolio for assessments and assignments. The learner fully in charge of their own timetable.
Course fees cover all training, learner support, assessments and feedback, and awarding body certification on completion.
Extra Training support available on request
1) Extra One-to-One Training - Learners eceive extra live tutorial support, in addition to the e-learning, should take the delivery option titled
This Extra One-to-One Training delivery option includes extra hours of live tutorials support in addition to all the basic support available on the e-Learning and Assessment option. Those who want to complete faster will find the extra live tutorials particularly useful. Terms and Conditions apply.
2) Fast or Accelerated Duration - for learners who want to complete the qualification within 9 months or less. Speak to us about these extra support services if you are interested. Terms and Conditions apply.
Assessments and assessment methods used
The learner has 24-hour access to their e-Portfolio for assessments and assignments.
Your trainer/assessor will guide you in producing a portfolio of evidence that provides evidence of your knowledge and performance.
Assessments are flexible and involve a variety of assessment methods including:
- written questions,
- oral questioning,
- professional discussions,
- observation of work-based performance,
- work-based evidence,
- personal statements
- reflective accounts
- witness testimony,
- and more.
How long does it take – Duration of the course
Usual Duration - Most learners take between 18 months to 24 months to complete the qualification.
Learners who want to complete faster than 12 months, should talk to us, as this will involve very intensive work on our part. Those learners wanting to complete the qualification in less than 12 months must be prepared to put in the effort required for their studies.
We allow learners Flexible Duration.
Learners on fast-track can complete the qualification as fast as they want, however learners must be aware that all assessments must be completed to the required Level 5 standard.
There are at least 25 units to complete. Learners on standard duration can complete the qualification within between 12 to 24 months.
Learners on fast-track can complete the qualification within 6 to 9 months.
We can extend the duration if required, subject to terms and conditions.
Programme Content – What you will study
To complete the Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF), learners must complete a minimum of 80 credits along the following Awarding Body Rules of Combination:
• all units contained within the mandatory group totaling 60 credits
• a minimum of 20 credits across the optional groups:
o a maximum of 6 credits from optional group A
o the remaining credits from optional group B, minimum of 14 credits
Mandatory Units
1 - Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care
2 - Team Leadership in Adult Care
3 - Principles of Governance in Adult Care
4 - Principles of Regulatory Processes for Adult Care
5 - Communication and Information Management in Adult Care
6 - Partnership working in Adult Care
7 - Outcomes based person centred practice in Adult Care
8 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
9 - Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
10 - Principles of Professional Development in Adult Care
11 - Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
12 - Principles of Resource Management in Adult Care
13 - Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
14 - Health and Safety in Adult Care
15 - Risk taking and risk management in Adult Care
16 - Managing Concerns and Complaints in Adult Care
17 - Self-management for leadership in Adult Care
18 - Decision making in Adult Care
19 - Entrepreneurial skills in Adult Care
20 - Principles of innovation and change in adult care
Optional group A units
Learners may achieve a maximum of 6 credits from this group. Learners usually study one or two units from this group.
21 - Understand the process and experience of dementia
22 - Understand Physical disability
23 - Understand sensory loss
24 - Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on Individuals
25 - Understand Advance Care Planning
26 - Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life
27 - Understand how to manage a team
28 - Understand safeguarding of children and young people for those working in the adult sector
29 - Understand partnership working
30 - Understand the factors affecting older people
Optional group B units
Learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits from this group. Learners usually study two or three units from this group.
31 - Assess the individual in a health and social care setting
32 - Manage domiciliary services
33 - Support the use of assistive technology
34 - Lead and manage group living for adults
35 - Lead and manage end of life care services
36 - Support individuals during the last days of life
37 - Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults
38 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
39 - Lead the management of transitions
40 - Lead and manage infection prevention and control within the work setting
41 - Recruitment and selection within health and social care settings
42 - Manage induction in health and social care settings
43 - Manage quality in health and social care settings
44 - Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints
45 - Manage physical resources
46 - Manage finance within own area of responsibility in a health and social care setting
47 - Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people
48 - Explore models of disability
49 - Facilitate change in health and social care settings
50 - Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care settings
51 - Professional practice in health and social care for adults
52 - Active support: lead interactive training
53 - Manage an inter-professional team in health and social care settings
54 - Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility
55 - Develop, maintain and use records and reports
56 - Promote professional development
57 - Use and develop systems that promote communication
58 - Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals
59 - Lead active support
60 - Lead person centred practice
61 - Lead practice which supports individuals to take positive risks
62 - Lead and manage practice in dementia care
63 - Support individuals with sensory loss with communication
64 - Promote awareness of sensory loss
65 - Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
66 - Lead a service that supports individuals through significant life events
67 - Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
68 - Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
69 - Promote access to healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities
70 - Promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
71 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy
What certificates do you get when you complete your course?
On full completion of this qualification, the learner will receive the full Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF), issued by Highfield Qualifications (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance - HABC).
Career Path following completion
Completing this qualification makes you fully qualified to manage a care facility, or health facility for adults. It makes you eligible for Registered Manager status with the CQC.
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Course curriculum
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About DILMAC eLearning support
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Terms and Conditions of Service and Learner Code of Conduct
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Agree to the Terms and Conditions of Service
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How to Use In-Course Discussions
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No Printing - Be mindful of the environment
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Develop your digital skills and capabilities while studying
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Reminder of published Qualification Information
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Full Qualification Specification for DILMAC to view
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Who is this Qualification for?
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Why undertake this qualification?
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Comparison with other similar qualifications
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CQC Registration for Registered Managers in Care Settings in England
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Reminder of Requirements for Enrolment
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Choosing your duration of study
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Learning Support and Assessments
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How e-Learning is delivered and supported
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Understanding The Fast Track support package
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Make time for your one-to-one support and attend appointments
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Don't miss appointments for tutorials
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How Learning is Assessed
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Your Portfolio of Assessment Evidence
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Eportfolio Dashboard - what it looks like
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What else you will gain while studying with us
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Knowledge, competence, and skills for a Care Manager
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Develop Higher Level Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
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Learn modern ways of working and collaborating
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Learn about document management
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Develop written communication and report writing skills
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Assessment Guide - Level of Skill to demonstrate during assessments
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Purpose of this assessment guide
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Range of skills to demonstrate during assessments
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Range of skills to demonstrate at different qualification levels
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Expectations of assessment at Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
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Assessment Criteria for the Mandatory Units
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Assessment Standards for Unit 1 - Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care
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2 - Team Leadership in Adult Care
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3 - Principles of Governance in Adult Care
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4 - Principles of Regulatory Processes for Adult Care
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5 - Communication and Information Management in Adult Care
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6 - Partnership working in Adult Care
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7 - Outcomes based person centred practice in Adult Care
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8 - Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
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9 - Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
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10 - Principles of Professional Development in Adult Care
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11 - Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
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12 - Principles of Resource Management in Adult Care
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13 - Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
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14 - Health and Safety in Adult Care
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15 - Risk Taking and Risk Management in Adult Care
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16 - Managing Concerns and Complaints in Adult Care
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17 - Self management for leadership in Adult Care
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18 - Decision making in Adult Care
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19 - Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care
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20 - Principles of innovation and change in Adult Care
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Assessment Criteria for Popular Group A Optional Units
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21 - Understand the process and experience of dementia
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23 - Understand Sensory Loss
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30 - Understand the factors affecting older people
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Assessment Criteria for Popular Group B Optional Units
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31 - Assess the individual in a health and social care setting
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32 - Manage domiciliary services
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34 - Lead and manage group living for adults
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40 - Lead and manage infection prevention and control within the work setting
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41 - Recruitment and selection within health and social care settings
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42 - Manage induction in health and social care settings
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43 - Manage quality in health and social care settings
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44 - Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints
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50 - Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care settings
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