Develop managerial knowledge and practical skills for health and social care, covering equality, communication, health and safety, assessment, professional development, and resource management for ...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 4 qualification develops underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical managerial skills for health and social care through a mandatory unit structure and coursework-based assessment.
Awarded by OTHM and regulated by Ofqual
6 mandatory units
120 credits in total
1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Pass/Fail qualification assessed by coursework
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from work or training activities.
Builds managerial knowledge for health and social care settings
Combines academic study with practical workplace application
Develops skills across communication, assessment, safety, and resources
Supports evidence-based learning through work or training activities
Equivalent academically to HNC level and Year 1 of a UK Bachelor’s degree
Creates a clear route to higher-level study and sector progression
Learners will build knowledge and applied skills across all mandatory units of the qualification and develop the capability to work effectively within health and social care management contexts.
Understand equality, diversity, inclusion, human rights, and balancing rights with duty of care in health and social care
Develop professional development planning, reflective practice, and academic writing skills
Use effective communication systems, partnership working, and information management practices
Understand legislative frameworks, compliance, risk assessment, and review of health and safety practice
Apply assessment models, person-centred approaches, care planning, and staff guidance in assessment processes
Understand human resource management, leadership, regulation, inspection, and financial resource management
This qualification is suitable for learners preparing for managerial development or further study in health and social care, especially those seeking a recognised Level 4 route.
Learners aged 18 and above
Individuals progressing from a relevant Level 3 qualification
Learners with GCE Advanced level study or equivalent qualifications
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Aspiring supervisors, coordinators, and managers in health and social care
Learners aiming to progress to Level 5 study or university entry
Entry is designed for learners typically aged 18 and above who meet OTHM’s entry profile and, where applicable, English language expectations.
Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification, GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects, or equivalent qualification; mature learners over 21 with relevant management experience may also be accepted
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
Assessment is coursework-based across all units. Units are assessed by the centre, internally quality assured, and externally verified by OTHM against all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
All units are assessed through coursework
Assessment is criterion referenced against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Internal quality assurance is carried out by the centre
External verification is carried out by OTHM
Successful completion offers a range of academic progression opportunities and supports further development in health and social care management.
Progression to relevant OTHM Level 5 Diplomas
Eligibility for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme
Opportunity, within 3 years, to complete the required Level 5 mandatory units for the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Progression toward broader managerial responsibility and further professional development in the sector
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