is one year, with 600 Guided Learning Hours and 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time?

No. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits) does not carry a fixed Guided Learning Hours (GLH) or Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 600 and 1,200 respectively as a regulatory requirement for this specific OTHM award. While many Level 5 qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) align with these hour counts, the OTHM Level 5 Diploma is defined strictly by its 120 credits. Each credit represents approximately 10 hours of learning, totaling 1,200 hours of TQT, but the split between guided learning and independent study is not fixed by Ofqual for this unitised award. Providers determine the GLH based on their delivery model. The standard online route typically involves less direct guided learning than a full-time foundation degree, relying heavily on independent assignment work. Therefore, citing 600 GLH is often a provider-specific estimate rather than a universal qualification standard. Always verify the specific GLH with your chosen centre, as it varies by support level and delivery format.