are · Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care?

No. The Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care is a separate, distinct qualification. It is not part of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits). The Diploma consists of specific mandatory and optional units focused on management, leadership, and operational oversight, as defined by the OTHM unit specification. The Digital Leadership Award is a standalone 15-credit unit often taken for CPD or as part of a different learning pathway. It does not contribute to the 120 credits required for the Diploma unless explicitly mapped as an optional unit within a specific centre’s delivery plan, which is rare for the standard online route.