are (RQF) Duration: 12 Months?

No, the Care Manager Diploma – Fast Track Level 5 Health and Social Care Management (8 Months) is not 12 months long. As the title explicitly states, this specific fast-track route is designed to be completed in just 8 months. This accelerated timeline is ideal for deputy managers and senior carers who need to upskill quickly to meet CQC registered manager requirements without pausing their careers. The qualification is OfQual regulated (RQF Level 5, qualification number 610/1537/4) and accredited by OTHM. While a standard 12-month route exists on our sister site, this page focuses solely on the 8-month fast-track option. You will complete written assignments, not exams, allowing you to study while working. The course cost is GBP 1250, with instalment options available. This practical, career-first approach ensures you gain the leadership skills needed for rota management, safeguarding, and budget oversight within a realistic timeframe.