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Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management

Overview

The Level 5 NVQ in Management is a cross sector qualification. This means that this competence based qualification (CBQ) will be taken by people with personal responsibility and autonomy in their role across a wide variety of areas, including NHS trusts, educational institutions, government and the private sector.

Level 5 learners can expect to be working in a management and leadership role.

There aren’t any specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners might find it useful if they’ve already completed qualifications in a relevant area at level 3 or 4.

Learners must be at least 19 years of age.

Progression and Development

This Competence Based Qualification can provide progression to further qualifications at Level 5 or higher in the same and related subject areas. These may include:

  • NCFE Level 7 Diploma in Management
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Qualification details

Assessment

The qualification is internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio. The qualification is made up of 4 Mandatory Units and a choice of 40 optional units. The mandatory units are:

  • Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility
  • Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility
  • Plan and change in own area of responsibility
  • Work productively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Programme Outline

To achieve the Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management, learners must achieve 38 credits. 23 credits must be achieved by completing the mandatory units and a further 15 credits must be achieved by completing the optional/additional units.

Minimum Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 155

Maximum Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 210

To successfully complete a unit, each learner has to provide evidence satisfying all the performance and knowledge standards in that unit.