Nvq 5

Pearson
Edexcel Level 5 Diploma
in Leadership for Health and
Social Care and Children and
Young People’s Services
(England) (QCF)
Specification
Competence-based qualification
First registration September 2014 – New 90 credit qualification
Issue 5

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