Qualification Structure

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification carries 120 credits, with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

Assessment for the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is assignment-based only. Learners are assessed through written assignments designed to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of the qualification’s learning outcomes. Assessment and quality assurance are conducted in accordance with Qualifi’s requirements through the approved centre.

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete all six mandatory units.

Core Study Units

1. Health and Social Care Leadership

Learning outcomes:

• Understand theories of leadership utilised in health and social care settings.
• Understand influences on motivation and performance in the health and social care sector.
• Understand the features of effective team performance within the health and social care sector.

2. Managing People in Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand recruitment and selection processes in health and social care.
• Understand training and career development opportunities available for individuals in the health and social care sector.
• Understand performance management in health and social care.
• Understand strategies for managing a diverse workforce.

3. Managing Finance in Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the role of financial information in managing health and social care organisations.
• Understand the different sources of finance available for health and social care organisations.
• Understand how business decisions in health and social care can be informed by financial information.

4. Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the development of international healthcare policy.
• Understand external and internal environments for health and social care organisations.
• Understand strategic and business plans for healthcare organisations based on environmental analysis.
• Understand the contribution of public health and health promotion in the provision of health and social care services.

5. Leading Change in Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand perspectives of quality in health and social care services.
• Understand strategies for achieving quality in health and social care services.
• Understand the principles of change management in health and social care settings.
• Be able to create a plan and implement effective change within a health and social care organisation.
• Be able to analyse stakeholder responses to organisational change.

6. Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the relevance of research within health and social care contexts.
• Understand research approaches in health and social care contexts.
• Be able to plan a research proposal relevant to management of health and social care.
• Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data.
• Understand the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is suitable for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and leadership capabilities in health and social care management. It is particularly relevant to:

• Health and social care managers seeking to strengthen their leadership and strategic management skills.
• Senior healthcare and social care professionals preparing for increased management responsibilities.
• Healthcare practitioners seeking advanced knowledge of leadership, finance, people management, policy and organisational change.
• Professionals working in health and social care organisations who want to develop strategic planning and service improvement capabilities.
• Graduates and experienced professionals seeking a Level 7 qualification to support further postgraduate study.
• UK and international learners seeking a regulated qualification focused on advanced health and social care management.

Career Opportunities

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care prepares learners for advanced leadership and management roles across health and social care settings. It develops expertise in leadership, people management, finance, strategic planning, organisational change, policy, and research. The qualification is relevant to healthcare providers, social care organisations, care homes, hospitals, community services, public health, and related professional settings in the UK and internationally.

Future Progression

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides learners with a strong foundation for progression into advanced leadership and management roles across health and social care settings. The qualification supports professional development in areas such as healthcare management, social care, service delivery, policy, quality improvement, organisational change, and research in the UK and internationally.

Academically, learners may progress to relevant postgraduate qualifications, including a Master’s degree, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification also supports further professional development and continuous professional development (CPD) in health and social care management, leadership, policy, quality improvement, and related areas.

Professionally, the diploma can support progression into roles such as Health and Social Care Manager, Care Service Manager, Healthcare Operations Manager, Social Care Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Health and Social Care Team Leader, and Health and Social Care Consultant. The advanced knowledge developed through the qualification can help learners contribute to effective service management, strategic decision-making, organisational change, and quality improvement across health and social care organisations.