• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: ATHE   
• Type: Extended Diploma 
• Credit Value: 120 
• Guided Learning Hours: 480 
• Total Qualification Time: 1200 
• Qualification Level: 4 
• Qualification Number: 600/4435/4 

• Understand the national, legal, and ethical frameworks governing health and social care practices, with an emphasis on managerial implications. 
• Examine the values, behaviours, and responsibilities expected of leaders and managers in this sector. 
• Understand barriers to effective communication in complex healthcare environments and implement strategies to overcome them. 
• Explore organisational structure within health and social care settings. 
• Develop strategies for optimising resources to ensure high-quality, efficient service delivery. 
• Be able to support others in their personal and professional development. 

• Health and social care professionals 
• Team leaders 
• Senior care workers 
• Aspiring healthcare administrators 
• Service coordinators 

Completing the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care opens the door to a wealth of opportunities in a vital sector. You will be qualified to navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery, lead teams, and ensure high standards of care. You can oversee operations in residential care homes, coordinate patient care, manage community health services, and contribute to administrative efficiency. Explore potential career paths along with their average salary (based on Glassdoor UK).  

• Healthcare Manager – £49,000 
• Healthcare Administrator – £37,000 
• Care Home Manager – £33,000 
• Healthcare Supervisor – £31,000 
• Service Coordinator – £30,000 

• Learners should be 18 years of age and above. 
• GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or grades 4-9. 
• Other related Level 3 subjects. 
• Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency. 
• Equivalent international qualifications. 
• Mature learners may present a varied profile and include relevant work experience. 
• For those whom English is not their first language, the following is recommended; 
  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Portfolio of Evidence: To successfully complete this course, you will compile a portfolio of your work showcasing all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria from the units that have been covered. This portfolio may include written assignments, worksheets, and case studies, all designed to demonstrate your acquired skills and knowledge. You are also required to complete a research project.  

Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement. To achieve a Pass grade for the qualification, you must achieve a Pass for all the required units. 

Assessor Support: You will receive full support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat. 

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A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:  

• Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care  
• Second year of degree programme at universities supporting the ATHE progression route 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Care or Health Management 

Alternative progression pathway: 

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (England)  

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to classify and oversee qualifications according to their level and size. The RQF includes nine levels, ranging from Level 1 up to Level 8. Its main goal is to help learners and employers clearly understand the meaning and value of each qualification level. 

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