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Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland) (Level 5 Diploma)

OCNNI
Care & Health

Course Overview

The aim of the OCN NI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland) will provide learners with leadership and management training aligned with sectoral standards for quality service provision. It is fully endorsed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). This qualification is designed for a Social Care Manager, Deputy, or an Enhanced Social Care Practitioner who has the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the leadership and management of a social care services.The qualification will provide a wide range of options to enhance leadership and management skills and knowledge within the health and social care sector. The Level 5 Diploma explores theories of leadership, addressing key policies, procedures and regulatory frameworks within the industry and how these are applied within the work setting. Learners will study a range of mandatory and optional units to tailor the qualification to suit their needs.The course teaching and learning is supported by one-to-one peripatetic assessment over the qualification for each student. This is to meet qualification competency requirements.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2027
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 5 Diploma OCN NI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland) Year 1of 2
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2027
    Fees:
     Part time per annum fee to be confirmed
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Leading Operational Management in Health and Social Care
  • Managing Effective Communication Systems and Practices in Health and Social Care
  • Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing a Team in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Health and Safety and Risk Management in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Practice that Promotes Safeguarding in Healt
  • Understand Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty and Restrictive Practice Safeguards in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Assessment of Individuals in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Person-Centred and Outcomes-Based Practice with Individuals and Others
  • Leading and Managing Quality Processes in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing the Appraisal of Staff Performance
  • Understand Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
  • Leading and Managing Continuous Professional Development in a Health and Social Care Service
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

The entry requirements for this qualification are that learners must be at least 19 years of age and have opportunities to evidence appropriate leadership and management responsibilities in a health and social care service in Northern Ireland.

ROI Requirements

The entry requirements for this qualification are that learners must be at least 19 years of age and have opportunities to evidence appropriate leadership and management responsibilities in a health and social care service in Northern Ireland.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required
Access NI Check

Work Placement

Students must be currently employed in a management or leadership role within health and social care.

What's Next?

Further Study

The OCN NI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland) will support learners to engage in continuing professional development and will provide learners with career advancement opportunities in management or leadership roles within health and social care services.

Career Prospects

The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with a wide range of opportunities to develop and evidence their leadership and management knowledge, skills and practice within health and social care services.

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Meet our students

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    My lecturers have been so supportive and helpful, the course modules are enjoyable and there's plenty of opportunities for students.
    Annie McCafferty (Access in Combined Studies)
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    I plan to further my studies at university and move to Australia to become a Mechanical Design Engineer. I would 100% recommend my course. It has taught me what I need to know to succeed.
    Matthew England (Engineering)

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