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Higher (Level 5) Apprenticeship in Management Overview: The Higher Apprenticeship in Management and Leadership is aimed at managers operating at level 5, playing an integral role in setting and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: informing strategic decision making, managing budgets, planning and implementing change, leading teams and managing programmes of complimentary projects. This Apprenticeship aims to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to undertake management roles in a range of business settings, provide apprentices with an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and experience they will need to progress to higher level roles with additional responsibilities and onto future learning opportunities, if they wish to do so. The Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management is made up of the following components:

Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (competence qualification)

CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (knowledge qualification)

In addition candidates study Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Please refer to the qualification information leaflets for full details. Who is this programme suitable for? Candidates will normally be either middle or senior managers with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands, and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme. Candidates that wish to undertake this programme may be working on one of the following roles, although this list is not exhaustive.

Manager

Senior manager

Head of department

Director Learning and assessment An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme. It allows the apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills, required for their immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context. Programme duration This is dependent upon candidate’s individual circumstances but generally the programme takes between 12 – 18 months to complete. Entry requirements Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability equivalent to or exceeding level 2 in English and Mathematics, and have significant experience of working at a middle management level. Typically applicants have achieved certificates or diplomas, GCSEs or A levels. We would require a pre-course interview to discuss this programme and to establish that this is suitable for the candidate.

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Programme start date We don’t have set enrolment periods so candidates are able to begin the programme at a time that best suits them and their employer. Progression Higher apprentices, with support and opportunities in the workplace, can progress onto:

A range of management and other professional qualifications at level 6 and above

Higher education to undertake management, business or other qualifications, including Degrees or Masters in Management & Leadership, Business and Business Management

Further employment opportunities within their current job role/alternative job roles

Specialised qualifications providing additional technical knowledge

Possible membership of professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Questions Please contact us:

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