What you need to know about your National Qualifications coursework submissions?

Rachel Donnelly, Course Information Editor. When you enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits), you are entering a regulated academic framework governed by OTHM and monitored by Ofqual. The term "National Qualifications coursework" refers to your mandatory written assignments, which serve as the sole method of assessment. There are no exams. Understanding the submission protocol is critical because failure to adhere to academic standards results in non-completion, not just a low grade. This guide outlines the precise mechanics of submission, the evidence required, and the strict deadlines that define the standard online route. The assessment strategy is entirely assignment-based. You will produce six distinct units, each carrying a specific credit value that contributes to the total 120 credits. The regulatory requirement is that you must pass every unit to achieve the diploma. There is no compensation; if you fail one unit, you must resubmit that specific unit until it meets the pass criteria. This means your submission strategy must be robust from the start. You are not writing essays in a vacuum. You are producing professional management documents that demonstrate your ability to apply health and social care legislation, leadership theories, and operational practices to real-world scenarios. Your submissions must be original work. Plagiarism is treated severely under the Ofqual register rules. You must cite all sources using a consistent academic referencing style, typically Harvard. The assessment board expects you to draw