Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: Training Qualifications UK
• Credit Value: 380
• Guided Learning Hours(GLH): 640
• Qualification Level: 5
• Qualification Number: 603/4701/6

• Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to assess and address patient care needs effectively.
• Establish robust health and safety policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment for service users and staff.
• Implement quality assurance processes to monitor and evaluate service delivery standards.
• Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate action to safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Understand common health conditions and their impact on patient outcomes.

This Level 5 Diploma opens the door to an assistant healthcare practitioner in hospitals, clinics, residential care facilities, and community healthcare centres.

• Healthcare workers
• Healthcare support workers
• Adult care workers
• Social care workers

Future-Ready Healthcare Professionals

The Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner opens up promising career opportunities in healthcare. You can pursue many roles such as assistant healthcare practitioner, healthcare professional, healthcare support worker, or social care worker. There’s a great demand for healthcare positions, and the Level 5 Diploma will offer job security and room for progression. This course lays a strong foundation for an undergraduate degree or entry into health and social care or allied health services profession.

Here are some career prospects you can pursue, once you’ve achieved this Level 5 Diploma.

• Assistant Healthcare Practitioner
• Senior Healthcare Support Worker
• Healthcare Worker
• Healthcare Support Worker
• Adult Care Worker
• Social Care Worker

• Learners should be over the age of 18.
• It is recommended learners have a Level 2 qualification in English, ICT, and numeracy or equivalent.
• A Level 3 qualification in healthcare or equivalent.
• Have intermediate reading and writing skills in English

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner (RQF) requires approximately 640 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.

This course is assessed through written assignments, which are evaluated by an assessor at the end of each module. Importantly, this course doesn’t have exams. Here’s an overview of how you will be assessed throughout the course:

• Written Assignments: This course requires you to complete written assignments for 18 units. Your assignments will be marked internally by an assessor.
• Feedback and Guidance: Your personal tutor will consistently monitor your progress and provide you with detailed feedback and guidance. This constructive feedback is designed to help you improve in future assessments.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquiry’ button below to get in touch with us.

After completing this Level 5 Diploma, you can advance to a Level 6 qualification. You can also progress to a foundation degree or a bachelor’s degree in healthcare, health and social care, nursing, or healthcare management.

• Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Nursing, Public Health, or Healthcare Management
• Postgraduate Degrees in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Administration, or Strategic Planning

Additional qualifications you can progress to;

• Specialist certifications in Healthcare, Nursing, or Healthcare Management

Ofqual-regulated qualifications are overseen by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England. Ofqual is England’s main government-appointed regulatory body regulating school, college, and vocational qualifications in the UK. Ofqual ensures these qualifications meet high standards of quality and rigour, providing assurance they are recognised and respected by employers, educational institutions, and professional bodies. This oversight guarantees the qualifications maintain consistency, transparency, and credibility, meaning potential employers and organisations will have confidence in the individual’s skills and abilities, making them competitive candidates. They support professional development and compliance with industry standards, particularly in regulated fields such as healthcare, education, and public services. Ofqual-regulated qualifications are accepted abroad or can be easily converted to the country’s equivalent.

RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.