Important Update:
The proposed LMC replacement qualification is currently being developed for the QCF. The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Care Services has a proposed end registration date of 31/08/2013 and certification date of 31/08/2015.
The QCF qualification will replace the existing Level 4 NVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services which has a last registration date is 31/12/2010, and last certification date of 31/12/2013.
The expected launch date for the new qualification is September 2010. A draft handbook should be available in July.
NVQ Leadership & Management for Care Services Level 4 (3078)
The level 4 NVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) is the replacement for both the current NVQs in Registered Managers (Adults) (3058) and Residential Childcare Managers (3066).
The NVQ in Leadership & Management for Care Services is based on National Occupational Standards and an assessment strategy prescribed by Skills for Care and Development and will bring together the previous NVQ qualification routes for Adult Managers and for Residential Childcare Managers into a single qualification structure on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The NVQ in Leadership & Management for Care Services enables continuity of a level 4 NVQ with a recognised currency for managers to be maintained, until such time as the qualification is reformatted to make it suitable for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
How is the NVQ in Leadership & Management for Care Services structured?
The qualification structure comprises 31 units, of which the first four are mandatory with the choice of a further four drawn from a total of 27 optional units. Two of these units have specific relevance to managers of children’s services.
Mandatory units:
- Manage and develop yourself and your workforce within care services
- Lead and manage provision of care services that respects, protects and promotes the rights and responsibilities of people
- Develop and maintain systems, procedures and practice of care services to manage risks and comply with health and safety requirements
- Lead and manage effective communication that promotes positive outcomes for people within care services.
How is the NVQ in Leadership & Management for Care Services delivered and assessed?
This is a work based NVQ where learners are assessed in the workplace performing real work activities. In addition to observation, there is a range of other methods of assessment such as Expert Witness observation, professional discussion, accounts and case studies. Assessors will negotiate the most appropriate methods to ensure all requirements are met.
NVQ in Leadership & Management for Care Services Standards & Documentation:
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