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Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
Overview
The qualification has been created to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in education. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers and will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the education sector.
The qualification also combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the education profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within education administration and/or management.
Learning Outcomes
The overall learning outcomes of the qualification are for learners to:
- To understand and apply the principles of management strategy in an educational environment.
- Review and apply the principles of educational leadership within industry.
- To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in education.
- Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to education.
- Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Manage one’s own personal development and growth.
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit are outlined in the unit specifications.
Specifications
| Qualification title: | Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership |
| Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education) |
| Level: | 7 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 120 |
| Qualification number (RQF): | 603/6176/1 |
| Progression routes: | Progress to a university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a MSc in Educational Management and Leadership; the QUALIFI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership; or directly into employment in an associated profession. |
Qualification Structure
The QUALIFI level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is made up of 120 credits which equates to hours 1200 of TQT and 600 GHL. Learners must complete 2 mandatory units and choose 4 optional units to achieve a minimum of 120 credits total.
Units
| Unit Ref. No. | Mandatory Units | Level | TQT | Credits | GHL |
| T/618/3135 | Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| A/618/3136 | Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| Unit Ref. No. | Optional Units | Level | TQT | Credits | GHL |
| F/618/3137 | Managing Change in an Educational Context | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| J/618/3138 | Pedagogy and Practice in Education | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| L/618/3139 | Leading Reflective Practice in Education | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| F/618/3140 | Research Methods in Education | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| A/650/6687 | Postgraduate Study of Childhood, Education and Family Support | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| D/650/6688 | Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| F/650/6689 | Triangulating Theory and Practice | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
| K/650/6690 | Contemporary Issues in Education | 7 | 200 | 20 | 100 |
Entry Requirements
Approved centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to an applicant’s ability
to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The
initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can
be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access.
For this qualification, applicants must be aged 19 years or over.
Learners are expected to hold the following:
- Level 6 qualification or:
- First Degree.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is
required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to
produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
In certain circumstances, applicants with considerable experience but no formal qualifications
may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with
the demands of the qualification.