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Qualification
Qualification Number
600/3819/6
Title
SQA Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Advanced Practice) Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 5
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 5
Regulation Start Date
01-Nov-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Nov-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
No
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
80
Min Credits at/above Level
41
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
474
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
628
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
474
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must complete 80 credits in order to achieve the qualification. Learners must achieve 41 credits from the ten mandatory units in Group A and a further 39 credits from Groups B1 and/or B2, of which a maximum of 6 credits from Group B1 can be taken
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : No; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must complete 80 credits. 41 credits from the ten mandatory units in Group A and a further 39 credits from Groups B1 and/or B2, with a maximum of 6 credits from Group B1, in order to achieve the full qualification.
Minimum Credit Value
80
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve all 41 credits from the ten mandatory units in this group.
Minimum Credit Value
41
Maximum Credit Value
41
Minimum Subcomponents
10
Maximum Subcomponents
10
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Use and develop systems that promote communication
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Use and develop systems that promote communication
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote professional development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote professional development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Lead person centred practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Lead person centred practice
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
37
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Understand safeguarding of children and young people _for those working in the adult sector_
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand safeguarding of children and young people _for those working in the adult sector_
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Assess the individual in a health and social care setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Assess the individual in a health and social care setting
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
6
Compound Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 39 credits from Groups B1 and/or Group B2. A maximum of 6 credits can be taken from Group B1.
Minimum Credit Value
39
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B1
Label
B1
Name
Knowledge Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners may achieve a maximum of 6 credits from this group
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
6
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understand how to manage a team
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand how to manage a team
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding professional supervision practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding professional supervision practice
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Physical Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Physical Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Sensory Loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Sensory Loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B2
Label
B2
Name
General Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 33 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
33
Maximum Credit Value
39
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Manage domiciliary services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage domiciliary services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Lead the management of transitions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Lead the management of transitions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Lead active support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Lead active support
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Active support: lead interactive training
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Active support: lead interactive training
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
53
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Promote positive behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote positive behaviour
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
44
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Promote access to healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote access to healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
44
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Promote awareness of sensory loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote awareness of sensory loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
19
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support the development of community partnerships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support the development of community partnerships
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals at the end of life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals at the end of life
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
53
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
61
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support the use of assistive technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support the use of assistive technology
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Explore models of disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Explore models of disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals with sensory loss with communication
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals with sensory loss with communication
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
37
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Providing Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy-Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Providing Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy-Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Lead and manage group living for adults
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Lead and manage group living for adults
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 6
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
46
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
Chartered Management Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young people's setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young people's setting
Organisation Name
Chartered Management Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people's setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people's setting
Organisation Name
Chartered Management Institute
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Manage physical resources
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Manage physical resources
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Understand how to manage a team (D/602/3170)Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting (H/602/3171)
Understanding professional supervision practice (H/602/3185)Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings (M/602/3187)
Promote positive behaviour (F/601/3764)Implement the positive behavioural support model (T/601/9738)
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (F/502/3295)Providing Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy-Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (F/502/3300)
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (J/502/3296)
Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults (R/502/3298)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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