Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills
The Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Health and Social Care Support is appropriate for those working in a health and social care setting, it aims to develop staff in areas such as person and professional development, research, anatomy and physiology, advanced communication skills, person-centred practices etc., all of which are vital for the enhanced role of an Assistant Practitioner in a health and social care setting.
This qualification provides an excellent platform for those learners who are working in care settings or working in service users own homes. The Level 5 is a possible progression route for learners moving into supervisory or management roles.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The specification for the qualification has been approved by the Welsh Government for use by centres in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).