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Precedence list of qualifications that have been assessed for social care manager roles

Qualifications assessed as equivalent with a compensation measure

The qualifications listed below have been assessed as equivalent with a compensation measure to complete the relevant sections of the All Wales induction framework (AWIF) for Social Care Managers.

Your employer will be able to support you to complete the AWIF.

  • Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (RQF) (Adults' Management)
  • Pearsons BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (England)
  • City & Guilds L5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
  • NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Qualifications assessed as not being equivalent

The qualifications listed below have been assessed as not being equivalent to the current requirements in Wales. We’ve explained why the qualification has been assessed as not equivalent, and the date the assessment was carried out.

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families in the Community (RQF)