are learners must have to achieve a minimum of 15 units with 150 points?

No, that requirement is incorrect. The Care Manager Diploma – Fast Track Level 5 Health and Social Care Management (8 Months) is a 120-credit qualification regulated by Ofqual (qualification number 610/1537/4). To achieve the award, learners must complete all mandatory units totalling 120 credits, not 15 units with 150 points. The structure is fixed to ensure you cover the full scope of health and social care management, from safeguarding leadership to financial oversight. There is no optional unit selection that allows for a 150-point accumulation in this specific fast-track route. You must pass every assigned assignment to receive the diploma. This ensures you meet the CQC registered manager requirements for knowledge and competence. Do not confuse this with other frameworks or older specifications. The current OTHM accredited pathway is strictly 120 credits. Focus on completing the core modules that map directly to your role as a deputy or team leader stepping up. This streamlined approach avoids unnecessary academic detours and keeps your study focused on practical management skills. Your goal is the diploma, which requires full completion of the set curriculum.