Overview
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services.
It has five pathways – three for adults and two for children and young people:
• Management
• Advanced Practice
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care
Delivery Methods
Keyplan College of Colombo level 2 certificate in principles of business and administration provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to:
- All course material, including online modules and written assignments
- Teacher support
- KC Colombo online portal ( 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
- Assignments briefing
- Excellent quality of study notes
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Online library.
- Fully accredited UK courses
- Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email ( Monday to Friday)
- Proper support to our students until they completed the course.
Accreditation
Ncfe / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
NCFE Qualifications
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 08 Months
- 12 Months
Course Delivery
- Online
- In class ( We have different fee structure for in class students )
Entry Requirements
Learners should be at least 19 years old. It is also recommended that they will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
Module Structure
Group A – Shared Core & Mandatory (6 units, 30 credits)
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit | |
| Use and develop systems that promote communication | Skills | 5 | 3 | |
| Promote professional development | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 4 | |
| Champion equality, diversity and inclusion | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 4 | |
| Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 5 | |
| Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 4 | |
| Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 10 | |
| Total credit and GLH for Shared Core and Mandatory Units | 30 |
oup C – Children and Young People’s Management Pathway Mandatory Units (6 units, 38 credits)
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit | |
| Understand children and young person’s development | Knowledge | 5 | 6 | |
| Lead practice that supports positive outcomes for child and young person development | Knowledge/Skills | 5 | 6 | |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children and young people | Knowledge/Skills | 5 | 6 | |
| Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting | Knowledge/Skills | 6 | 7 | |
| Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings | Knowledge/Skills | 5 | 5 | |
| Lead practice in promoting the well-being and resilience of children and young people | Knowledge/Skills | 5 | 8 | |
| Credit and GLH from Group C units | 38 | |||
| Total credit and GLH for Mandatory plus Group C Units | 68 |
Group H Optional – Management units
Learners must take a minimum of 12 credits from this group.
Details of these units can be found in the separate Optional Units document which can be found on the NCFE CACHE website www.cache.org.uk and our secure site.
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit | GLH |
| Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 6 | 40 |
| Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 3 | 26 |
| Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 6 | 42 |
| Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 6 | 43 |
| Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s setting | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 6 | 42 |
| Manage an inter-professional team in a health and social care or children and young people’s setting | Knowledge/ Skills | 6 | 7 | 48 |
| Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young people’s setting | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 4 | 31 |
| Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people’s setting | Knowledge/ Skills | 5 | 5 | |
| Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility | Skills | 5 | 6 | |
| Manage physical resources | Knowledge/ Skills | 4 | 3 |
Group I Optional – Knowledge Units (minimum 1 credit, maximum 6 credits)
Details of these units can be found in the separate Optional Units document which can be found on the NCFE CACHE website www.cache.org.uk our secure site.
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit |
| Understand partnership working | Knowledge | 4 | 1 |
| Understand how to manage a team | Knowledge | 4 | 3 |
| Understanding professional supervision practice | Knowledge | 4 | 3 |
| Understand the process and experience of dementia | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Understand physical disability | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Understand sensory loss | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit |
| Understand how to support individuals during last days of life | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| Understand Advance Care planning | Knowledge | 3 | 3 |
| End of life and dementia care | Knowledge | 3 | 2 |
Progression
A degree in a related discipline.
What does the qualification cover?
The six pathways cover a wide range of topics including:
• Safeguarding and protection
• Developing and carrying out policy
• Managing care services, change programmes and recruitment
• Promoting and developing best practice
• Supporting development and partnership working
• Care management
• Quality systems and improvement
Who is it suitable for?
The Management pathway is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in day or domiciliary services who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (90 credits).
Which type of job roles can learners apply for on completion?
On completion learners can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following list is not all-inclusive, but gives a taster of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people’s settings:
• Manager
• Deputy Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Care Broker
• Case Manager
• Senior Support Worker
• Day Care Manager
• Residential Care Manager