Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
This qualification has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to university to join the second year of a bachelor’s degree course in an area of management within the healthcare sector. As well as the Extended Diploma option (120 credit) there is a Diploma option (60 credit) and a Certificate option (30 credit).
At a glance
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Progression to the second year of a degree at a range of universities
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1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year
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Graded ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not achieved’
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Designed with support from universities
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Can be delivered in the classroom, or by distance or blended learning.
Entry Criteria
Age: 19 + Entry profile:
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A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
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other related levels 3 subjects
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an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
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other equivalent international qualifications
Units
There are three different sized qualifications. If you study the 120-credit extended diploma then you must study all 3 mandatory units and select 5 to 7 optional units. If you study the 60-credit diploma then you must study all 3 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. The certificate requires you to study the unit “Health and Social Care in Context” plus one of the other two mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
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Health and Social Care in Context
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Communication Skills for Health and Social Care Management
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People in Organisations
Optional Units
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Managing Stakeholder Engagement
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Risk Management
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Leading Organisational
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Equality and Diversity
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
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Resource Management
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Administrative Services
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Planning a Work Based Team Project
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Marketing Principles and Practice
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Planning a New Business Venture
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Customer Relationship Management
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Employability Skills
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Business Ethics
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Personal and Professional Development
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Business Law
Progression
Learners who complete this qualification can progress to the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care which provides entry to the third year of a variety of bachelor’s degrees at higher education institutions.
Duration
Face to Face Learning: One year
Online Learning: 8 to 10 weeks
Fee
Face to Face Learning: £4000
Online Learning: £3500