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Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management

(610/6447/6)

Overview

The NQual Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to lead and manage teams within a department.


The purpose of this qualification is to allow individuals to work in a leadership and management. The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas relevant to the sector, including, principles of leadership, management, coaching and mentoring. It also covers how to manage conflict, projects, change, risk, finance and resource planning.


This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.


Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for The NQual Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification are:

  • Minimum Age: 18


Learners should have or be working towards a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.


Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 14.


Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 112.


Total Qualification Time (TQT)

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.


The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 140.


Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

This NQual Qualification is eligible for UCAS points

This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for further information of points allocated. You can do this by clicking on the logo to the left.

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Qual Resources.

Fact Sheet
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DHSC Fact Sheet
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Textbook (Sample)
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Unit Breakdown:

Mandatory Units

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Optional Units

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Qualification Fee:

£125

Centre Approval Process

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Submit centre approval
application to NQual

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Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee

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Application reviewed
by NQual

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EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual

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NQual approve you as
an approved centre

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Reasons to Choose NQual as Your Awarding Organisation

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Our qualifications are developed and maintained in line with regulatory requirements, with a clear focus on quality, consistency and learner outcomes.

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We work in partnership with centres, giving providers a voice in shaping and reviewing the qualifications we award.

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