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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 6. Key changes are listed in the summary table on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \n[This qualification was previously known as:](This qualification was previously known as:)  \nPearson Edexcel Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (QCF)  \nThe QN remains the same.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94041 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) specification Issue 6 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page/section number |\n| --- | --- |\n| All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification |  |\n| Definition of TQT added | Section 1 |\n| Definition of sizes of qualifications aligned to TQT | Section 1 |\n| Credit value range removed and replaced with lowest credit value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| TQT value added | Section 2 |\n| GLH range removed and replaced with lowest GLH value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| Reference to credit transfer within the QCF removed | Section 8 |\n| QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels in all units | Section 11 |\n| Guided learning definition updated | Section 11 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \nPurpose of this specification 1  \n1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Competence-based  \nqualifications 2  \nWhat are Competence-based qualifications? 2  \nSizes of NVQ/Competence-based qualifications 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 4  \n3 Qualification rationale 5  \nQualification objectives 5  \nRelationship with previous qualifications 5  \nApprenticeships 6  \nProgression opportunities 6  \nIndustry support and recognition 6  \nRelationship with National Occupational Standards 6  \n4 Qualification structure 7  \nPearson Edexcel Level 5 Diploma in Lead","cbCaiuhpfa00QBT5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuhpfa00QBT5","pdf",3874048,435,"English","# Purpose of this specification\n## 1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Competence-based qualifications\n## What are Competence-based qualifications?\n## 2 Qualification summary and key information\n## 3 Qualification rationale\n## 4 Qualification structure\n## 5 Programme delivery\n## 6 Centre resource requirements\n## 7 Access and recruitment\n## 8 Assessment\n## 9 Centre recognition and approval\n## 10 Quality assurance of centres\n## 11 Unit format\n## Unit 1: Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication\n## Unit 2: Promote Professional Development\n## Unit 3: Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion\n## Unit 4: Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings\n## Unit 5: Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings","[{\"question\":\"What is the document purpose and status for Issue 6?\",\"answer\":\"It sets out the Specification for the Pearson Edexcel Level 5 Diploma and states that Issue 6 key changes are listed in the summary table. 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