The Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management equips learners for managerial roles, fostering skills aligned with national occupational standards, enabling them to excel in the dynamic health and social care sector. Participants gain a deep understanding of care management principles, contributing to enhanced services and positive impacts within their communities.
Enrollment in the Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management requires a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification recognized by UK NARIC. Mature learners (over 21) with management experience must confirm eligibility with the delivery center, and all applicants must be 18 or older at the course start, providing evidence of English proficiency if not from a majority English-speaking country.
Stars College qualifications at RQF Level 6 signify a comprehensive understanding of practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences, assessed academically as equivalent to Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor’s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
The Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management comprises six mandatory units, accumulating a total of 120 credits. The program involves 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the successful completion of the qualification.
The Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management covers key aspects such as personal and professional development, quality management, leadership principles, health and safety protocols, resource management, and research methods, each contributing 20 credits to build a well-rounded skill set for managerial roles in the healthcare sector.
The Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is structured for a one-year full-time study, offering flexibility for part-time and distance learning. This comprehensive qualification is exclusively delivered by approved centers through a variety of methods, including face-to-face sessions with lectures, tutorials, and seminars, as well as through distance and online modes.
The assessment process for all units in the Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management involves internal assessment by the center and external verification by Stars College. This criterion-referenced evaluation is based on the fulfillment of specified learning outcomes. To attain a 'pass,' learners must present compelling evidence demonstrating achievement of all outcomes and meeting assessment criteria standards. The Assessor is responsible for determining learners' success, maintaining an audit trail to transparently showcase the process leading to the overall judgement of achievement.
Upon successfully completing the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners gain access to diverse academic pathways, with opportunities for progression to Stars College Level 7 Diplomas. Specifically designed for career advancement and professional recognition, this qualification aligns with the standards set by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). As a result, learners are eligible for direct entry into relevant Master's degree programs, facilitating a seamless transition to higher education and furthering their expertise in the field.
Our qualification meets standard academic entry requirements, but individual assessments and additional entry criteria may impact university entry. Approved and regulated by Ofqual, our qualifications allow progression to top-up degrees, master's programs, or MBAs with advanced standing at various UK and international universities.
Successful completion of our English-taught qualifications requires applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5, ensuring comprehension at the required level for effective study.
Centres offering our qualifications must verify non-native English speakers, without the final two schooling years in English, exhibit English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2, PTE Academic 51, or IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in Reading and Writing). Centres have the discretion to establish the required evidence for individual learner proficiency assessments.
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