The objective of this qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (EQF/MQF Level 5) is an Approved Foreign Higher Education Qualification and accredited by OTHM (UK) regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), which is recognised for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Bachelor’s/top-up programmes.
Qualification Title | OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management |
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Ofqual Reference Number | 610/0784/5 |
Duration | 1 year |
Total Credit Value | 120 Credits (60 ECTS) |
Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 1200 Hours |
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 600 Hours |
Overall Grading Type | Pass / Fail |
Assessment Methods | Coursework |
Language of Assessment | English |
Structure of Programme | Full Time |
Delivery Mode | Campus |
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management(EQF/MQF Level 5) represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK University degree programme.
Unit Ref. No | Unit Title | RQF/MQF | UK Credit/ECTS | GLH | TQT |
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K/650/1117 | Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
K/650/1144 | Professional Development and Academic Writing | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
L/650/1118 | Communication in the Caring Professions | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
M/650/1119 | Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
L/650/1136 | Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
M/650/1137 | Resource Management in Health and Social Care | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
On passing the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification(EQF/MQF Level 5) learner will be eligible to join OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification. Learners must pass all units to be eligible to join the Level 5 Diploma.
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