NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Children and Young People’s Advanced Practice)
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Posted by Courses and Jobs Support Specialist No.2 on 26 April 2022

Course Title and Description
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Children and Young People’s Advanced Practice)
Ref: 601/4312/5/CYPAP
Sector: Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care
Level: Level 5
Minimum Entry Age: 19
GLH: 515
TQT: 900
Credit Value: 90
Awarding body: NCFE
Course Price:
Unit Overview:
About this qualification
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services.
It has six pathways - three for adults and two for children and young people:
• Management
• Advanced Practice
What does the qualification cover?
The six pathways cover a wide range of topics including:
• Safeguarding and protection
• Developing and carrying out policy
• Managing care services, change programmes and recruitment
• Promoting and developing best practice
• Supporting development and partnership working
• Care management
• Quality systems and improvement
Who is it suitable for?
The Advanced Practice pathway is geared towards senior practitioners who would like to develop their career but wish to remain active practitioners in the management framework.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 19 years old. It is also recommended that they will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (90 credits).
How long does it take to complete?
It can usually be completed within a year.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
A degree in a related discipline.
Which type of job roles can learners apply for on completion?
On completion learners can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following list is not all-inclusive, but gives a taster of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people’s settings:
• Manager
• Deputy Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Care Broker
• Case Manager
• Senior Support Worker
• Day Care Manager
• Residential Care Manager
Progression into the early years workforce
Please note that the NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (Children and Young People's Advanced Practice) (601/4312/5/CYPAP) holds no employment route to the early years workforce.
Learners wishing to enter the early years workforce must hold a qualification that is ‘full and relevant’ as defined by the Department for Education (DfE). NCFE CACHE offers several Early Years Educator qualifications at Level 3 that meet this criteria.
Those students without a Level 3 Early Years qualification wishing to study at Level 5 could work towards the NCFE CACHE Level 5 Early Years Senior Practitioner (603/3907/X) which meets the full and relevant criteria to enter the early years workforce and count in the Level 3 staffing ratios.
Distance or online training is available.
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This course can be done remotely online with an assigned tutor and assessor.
A work placement will be required but can be arranged.
East London branch: 3 Oakfield House, Ilford, Essex IG11EF
About The Course
Deadline | 30 December 2023 |
Offer Type | Online and Distance Learning |
Category | S-Healthcare |
Sector | Healthcare |
Qualification Level | Level 4-7 |
Total Units | |
Awarding Body | NCFE |
Duration | At your own pace |
Delivery Route | Online Course Only |
Career Level | Student |
Available to Start | Immediately |
Funding and Eligibility
Price for students not eligible for funding (if applicable) | |
Deposit Required | Can be negotiated based on your current circumstances |
Experience Required | None |
Previous Qualification Required | None Required |
Course Pathway | Courses for both Work & University Progression |
Course Funding Options | Self-funded - Payment Plan Available |
Payment Plan | Yes |
DBS Required | Yes |
Allowance Available | Other - Can be Discussed |
Social Services - Service Users | Not Applicable |
Suitable for Those on Benefits | Yes - Universal Credit |
Additional Information
About The Advertiser
Organisation Name | Courses and Jobs Support Specialist No.2 |
Contact Person | Courses and Jobs Referral Team |
Phone Number | 0203 475 9775 |
Address | Ilford, East London. |
Postcode | IG1 1EF |
ID | ADM50 |
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