NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
About This Course
Qualification factsheet
Qualification overview
Qualification title NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Qualification number (QN) 603/2422/3
Total qualification time (TQT): 900 Guided learning hours (GL) 720
Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners will need to be at least 19 years of age. It is also
recommended that they hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
About this qualification
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage practice and lead others in adult care services. It covers a wide range of topics including:
leadership and management
governance and regulatory processes
quality assurance
safeguarding, protection and risk
communication, relationships and partnership working
person-centred practice for positive outcomes
professional development, supervision and performance management
decision-making skills
entrepreneurial skills and innovation
the management of specific services.
Developed with and supported by Skills for Care, this qualification has been designed to meet the requirements for the new Apprenticeship Standard for Leader in Adult Care.
Qualification structure
Learners must achieve the 20 mandatory units (75 credits) and the remaining 15 credits from the optional units to achieve a minimum of 90 credits in total.
Mandatory units
Theme 1: Leadership and management roles and responsibilities
L/616/1027 Leadership and management in adult care
R/616/1028 Team leadership in adult care
L/616/1030 Resource management in adult care
Theme 2: Governance and quality assurance
R/616/1031 Governance of adult care
M/616/1036 Regulatory processes for adult care
Theme 3: Working with others
T/616/1037 Communication and information management in adult care
F/616/1039 Partnership working in adult care
Theme 4: Person-centred practice for positive outcomes
F/616/1042 Outcomes based person-centred practice in adult care
Y/616/1046 Equality, diversity and inclusion in adult care
K/616/1049 Continuous improvement in adult care
Theme 5: Professional development, supervision and performance
A/616/1055 Professional development in adult care
R/616/1059 Supervision and performance management in adult care
Theme 6: Safe ways of working, protection and risk
D/616/1064 Safeguarding and protection in adult care
M/616/1070 Health and safety in adult care
D/616/1078 Risk taking and risk management in adult care
Y/616/1080 Managing concerns and complaints in adult care
Theme 7: Managing and developing self
K/616/1083 Manage self in adult care
Theme 8: Vision and strategy
T/616/1085 Decision making in adult care
F/616/1087 Entrepreneurial skills in adult care
J/616/1088 Innovation and change in adult care
Optional units
J/616/1141 Advocacy in adult care
R/616/1143 Assistive technology in adult care
H/616/1146 Business development for adult care
K/616/1147 Clinical skills in adult care
T/616/1149 Coaching and mentoring in adult care
A/616/1153 Group living in adult care
J/616/1155 Induction in adult care
R/616/1157 Mental capacity in adult care
Y/616/1158 Recruitment, selection and retention in adult care
R/616/1160 Research in adult care
H/616/1163 Specialist areas of care
K/616/1164 Sexuality and sexual health in adult care
T/616/1166 Transitions in adult care
Assessment
All units are internally assessed by the Centre. Methods used could include:
interpretation of knowledge from direct observation of practice in the workplace
witness evidence
professional discussion
reflection on own practice in real work situations
written assignments
learner’s own plans and written records
learner log or reflective diary
observation
portfolio of evidence
scenario or case study
oral questioning.
Grading of all units will be Pass or Refer.
Placement requirements
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.
Progression opportunities
Learners can progress to a degree in a related discipline. On completion learners can also progress to a wide range of job roles. The following list is not all-inclusive, but gives an idea of the opportunities available in adult care settings:
Manager
Deputy Manager
Assistant Manager
Care Broker
Case Manager