Qualification Title
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Level 4 Programme
Build the knowledge, confidence, and managerial skills needed for progression in health and social care.
This qualification is designed to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.
It combines theoretical and practical learning in equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, communication, and health and safety.
Overview
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is intended for learners who want to progress into management roles or continue their academic journey within the health and social care sector.
The qualification develops industry-relevant knowledge and practical competence, enabling learners to apply what they study in real work settings and future managerial responsibilities.
Qualification Facts
Qualification Title
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Ofqual Reference Number
610/0784/5
Regulation Start Date
07/04/2022
Operational Start Date
07/04/2022
Duration
1 year
Total Credit Value
120 credits
Total Qualification Time
1200 hours
Guided Learning Hours
600 hours
Sector Subject Area
1.3 Health and Social Care
Overall Grading Type
Pass / Fail
Assessment Method
Coursework
Language of Assessment
English
Awarding and Regulation
OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual. OTHM also has progression arrangements with several UK universities, allowing learners who complete Level 3 to Level 7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry to corresponding degree year, top-up, and Master's or top-up programmes.
Any learner who successfully completes the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management may, within 3 years, progress and complete the required Level 5 mandatory units to gain the full OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management. A new registration must be made by the centre.
Structure
The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, totalling 120 credits, 1200 hours TQT, and a recommended minimum of 600 GLH.
The estimated total amount of time that could reasonably be expected for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment required for the qualification.
The hours during which a teacher, lecturer, or staff member is available to provide immediate teaching support or supervision to a learner working towards the qualification.
The number of credits awarded for successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a unit.
Entry Requirements
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.
What You Will Gain
OTHM does not specify a single mode of delivery for this qualification. Centres are free to deliver the qualification using any mode that meets learners' needs, provided the full learning experience is appropriately designed.
Centres must ensure that their chosen delivery mode does not unlawfully or unfairly discriminate and that equality of opportunity is promoted. Where reasonable and practicable, centres should address identified inequalities or barriers.
The GLH listed for each unit gives centres an indication of the likely number of hours of teacher-supervised or direct study time required to teach that unit.
Assessment and Verification
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning is a method of assessment that considers whether learners can demonstrate that they already possess the knowledge, understanding, or skills needed to meet the assessment requirements for a unit.
RPL is generally used for units rather than an entire qualification. It is not acceptable to claim the whole qualification through RPL. Where evidence only partially meets a learning outcome, additional assessment methods should be used.
Equality and Diversity
OTHM provides equality and diversity training to staff and consultants and requires compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and related legislation in relation to its qualifications.
Qualifications are developed and reviewed to avoid, where possible, any feature that might disadvantage learners because of the following protected characteristics or circumstances.
Where a qualification includes a feature that might disadvantage a particular group, for example because of a legal health and safety requirement, this is clarified in the qualification specification.
Units and Curriculum
K/650/1117
Unit Aim: This unit enables learners to develop strategies for implementing and leading excellence in practice in relation to equality, diversity, rights, risk management, and balancing rights with duty of care in health and social care settings.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words. All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met.
K/650/1144
Unit Aim: This unit deepens learners' understanding of professional development and supports them in exploring their own development as managers in health and social care. It also introduces the academic writing skills required for continuous professional development.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words.
L/650/1118
Unit Aim: This unit helps learners build knowledge and skills in effective communication practices, recognising communication as a key responsibility of senior staff in health and social care settings. It also introduces systems and procedures that support safe and efficient information use.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words.
M/650/1119
Unit Aim: This unit enables learners to understand health and safety responsibilities, risk assessment processes, and the importance of complying with health and safety requirements within health and social care settings.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words.
L/650/1136
Unit Aim: This unit develops learners' understanding of assessment models, reviewing and planning skills, and the importance of meeting the needs of individuals accessing services through effective assessment processes.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words.
M/650/1137
Unit Aim: This unit helps learners understand the fundamentals of human resources, team management, regulation, inspection, and financial resource management in health and social care settings.
Assessment: Coursework, approximately 3000 words.
Quality and Support
All units are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. This supports consistent standards and accountability throughout delivery and assessment.
All units are assessed through coursework. Learners must meet every learning outcome and assessment criterion to achieve a pass in each unit. Each unit has an approximate coursework length of 3000 words.
While every effort is made to keep programme specification information up to date, changes to procedures, regulations, fees, timetables, and related matters may occur during the course of study. Learners should therefore regard the specification as a guide to the learning experience.