Health and Social Care Management

Equivalent to: University Foundation Year

Duration: Fast track: 5 months - Standard mode: 7 months (up to 12 months)

Focus: This diploma is designed for those who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you're beginning your journey or building on existing experience, the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the health and social care sector. You’ll learn how to support others with compassion and professionalism, gaining the confidence to work as a care assistant, support worker, or senior support worker. Through hands-on learning and evidence-based practice, you’ll meet national standards while developing the ability to reflect, grow, and contribute meaningfully to your community. This qualification opens doors to further study or employment in a sector where your work truly matters

Outcome: Prepares learners for entry-level roles or further study

Equivalent to: University 1st Year

Duration: Fast track: 5 months - Standard mode: 7 months (up to 24 months)

Focus: This qualification is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed to pursue a career—or further study—at a managerial level within the health and social care sector. Through a blend of theoretical and hands-on learning, students will explore key areas such as equality and diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, communication, and health and safety. Learners will demonstrate their capabilities by producing evidence from real work or training activities, ensuring alignment with industry standards. By the end of the programme, learners will be confident in applying their knowledge in professional settings, enhancing their career prospects and preparing for progression into higher education or leadership roles within the sector.

Outcome: Prepares learners for managerial roles and academic progression.

Equivalent to: University 2nd Year

Duration: Fast track: 5 months - Standard mode: 7 months

Focus: prospects and allow progression The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to progress in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their competence by producing evidence from real work or training activities. It offers opportunities to specialise in key occupational areas, including effective partnership working, managing care for vulnerable individuals, team leadership, professional supervision practices, health education, and promoting wellbeing. Learners will also complete a research project focused on a relevant topic within the sector. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with industry-specific skills that can be confidently applied in the workplace, enhancing career prospects and supporting progression into higher education or leadership roles in health and social care.

Outcome: Equips learners for advanced roles and further study

Equivalent to: University Final Year

Duration: Fast track: 5 months - Standard mode: 7 months

Focus: This qualification is designed to prepare learners for leadership roles in the health and social care sector. It provides the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to manage care services effectively and confidently. Learners will acquire care management skills and demonstrate their competence through evidence gathered from real work activities aligned with national occupational standards. The programme focuses on developing the ability to lead with clarity, respond to complex challenges, and apply best practices in a range of care settings.

Outcome: Prepares learners for senior roles in health and social care.