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Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Residential Management) (Northern Ireland) (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 5 Diploma)

OCNNI
Care & Health

Course Overview

The OCN NI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Residential Management) (Northern Ireland) is a new and innovative qualification that aims to provide learners currently working in a management or leadership role within health and social care with leadership and management training. It will provide a wide range of options to enhance their leadership and management skills and knowledge within the health and social care sector. The Level 5 Diploma explores the theories of leadership, addressing key policies, procedures and regulatory frameworks within the industry and how these are applied within the work setting. Learners will study a range of mandatory and optional units to tailor the qualification to suit their needs.This qualification is a mandated Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) course and is compulsory for all managers and deputy managers within the sector. The course teaching and learning is supported by one-to-one peripatetic assessment of 34 hours over the qualification for each student. This is to meet qualification competency requirements. This is a 90 credit qualification.
  • Start Date
    15 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
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    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Residential Management) (Northern Ireland) (Yr 1 of 2)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Manage Effective Communication Systems and Processes
  • Promote Professional Development
  • Champion Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Person-Centred Practice
  • Lead, Manage and Implement Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices
  • Work in Partnership
  • Develop Professional Supervision Practice
  • Manage Health and Social Care Services to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years of age and currently employed in a management or leadership role within an adult residential setting in health and social care. Learners must be able to evidence competencies within their own work environment and job role. Learners will be required to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification. Interview and Access NI check required.

ROI Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years of age and currently employed in a management or leadership role within adult health and social care. Learners must be able to evidence competencies within their own work environment and job role. Learners will be required to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification. Interview and Access NI check required.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required
Access NI Check

Work Placement

Learners must be employed in a leadership/ management role

What's Next?

Further Study

Progression to further HE study

Career Prospects

Career progression in a management role

Enquiry

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