Principles of Leadership and Management (M/618/5501) Principles Of Leadership And Management Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (603/6820/2) Unit Reference Number M/618/5501 Unit Title Principles of Leadership and Management Unit Level 6 Number of Credits 20 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 80 Hours Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and Social Care Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ leadership and management knowledge and skills, underpinning their practice as effective health care professionals. The unit introduces the management of teams and approaches to dealing with complex situations, providing quality service outcomes through effective practice and policy implementation.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – the learner will: Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
- Understand theories of leadership and management relevant to the health and social care sector. 1.1 Analyse key leadership and management theories. 1.2 Evaluate the challenges of leadership and management in the health and social care sector.
- Understand the challenges that impact employee performance in the health and social care sector. 2.1 Examine the influencing factors on staff performance 2.2 Explore key factors which contribute to job satisfaction
2.3 Analyse the role of performance management in the success of healthcare organisations.
- Understand the development and effectiveness of teams in the health and social care sector. 3.1 Analyse the different models of team leadership and its application to the health and social care sector. 3.2 Evaluate the roles of teams and benefits of having teams in the health and social care sector.
- Understand the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy. 4.1 Examine roles and responsibilities, accountabilities and duties in a health and social care setting. 4.2 Evaluate the contribution of one key role in the development and implementation of health and social care organisational policy.
Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment criteria to be covered Type of assessment Word count (approx. length) All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO1 to LO4 Portfolio of evidence 3000 words