NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
610/7215/1
This nationally recognised Level 5 qualification develops the advanced knowledge, skills and competence needed to lead and manage an adult care service.
95 credits • 950 TQT • 805 GLH • Age 19+
About This Qualification
The NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service supports people who lead and manage adult social care services.
In particular, the qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed to manage and improve care and support, lead the workforce and drive the vision, quality and direction of a service.
In addition, learners demonstrate both their knowledge and occupational competence through workplace-based evidence. Your allocated Magpie Training assessor will provide guidance and support throughout the programme.
Qualification at a Glance
Awarding organisation
NCFE CACHE
Qualification number
610/7215/1
Level
Level 5
Credit Value
95 credits
Total Qualification Time
950 Hours
Guided Learning Hours
805 Hours
Minimum Age
16+
How You’ll Study
You will study primarily through Magpie Training’s Moodle e-learning platform. Moodle gives you access to learning resources, assessment activities, feedback and assessor support.
In addition, you can work through the qualification around your employment and other commitments. Learners who prefer a traditional approach can also complete a paper-based portfolio.
How You’ll Be Assessed
You will build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your understanding of the qualification content. For example, evidence may include observations, written assignments, structured tasks and questions and answers.
Your Magpie Training assessor will provide guidance and feedback throughout the programme. Once you have produced sufficient valid evidence, your assessor will confirm that you have met the qualification requirements.
Workplace Evidence & Practical Assessment
Your qualification must demonstrate both your knowledge and your ability to apply this safely and effectively within your adult social care role. Practical competence is evidenced through appropriate workplace assessment and supporting evidence gathered during your programme.
Where a Magpie Training assessor is able to attend, practical skills may be assessed through direct observation. Where distance makes assessor attendance impractical, appropriate workplace evidence and suitably completed expert witness testimony may be used where permitted by the qualification assessment requirements.
Your assessor will guide you on the evidence required and ensure that all evidence is valid, authentic, sufficient and relevant to the qualification criteria.
Studying from anywhere in the UK?
You do not need to be based near Magpie Training. Our regulated qualifications can be supported nationally through Moodle, regular assessor contact and planned workplace evidence.
Who Is This Qualification For?
This qualification is suitable for people working in managerial roles within adult social care who are responsible for leading and managing an adult care service.
It is appropriate for registered managers, deputy managers, assistant managers and others progressing into service management who need to demonstrate advanced leadership and management knowledge and competence.
Learners must be employed in a managerial role in an appropriate adult care setting in order to meet the workplace assessment requirements of the qualification
Progression
Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma can support progression within adult social care management and leadership.
Learners may progress into roles including:
● Deputy Manager
● Manager
● Assistant Manager
● Care Broker
● Case Manager
Ready to Start Your Qualification?
Speak to Magpie Training about enrolment, delivery options, workplace assessment and available funding.
The qualification can also support progression within employment by strengthening knowledge, confidence and evidence of occupational competence.