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The Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager apprenticeship will equip leaders and senior managers with the necessary tools to effectively manage teams and/or projects to successfully meet goals as part of the organisation's strategy. The leadership training and project management training are two aspects of the apprenticeship that will enhance the skills of the apprentice in preparation for management roles. The Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager apprenticeship is approximately 22 months in duration (18 months training and 4 months EPA) and covers the key competencies required to successfully manage teams and projects in line with an organisation’s operational or departmental strategy.

The programme will cover a variety of topics allowing managers to contribute to, and create, strategic plans alongside the creation and development of business plans which will be integral to a business’ performance. Some of the topics covered include: managing people, developing relationships, operational management, project management and finance which are all fundamental to a management trainee role.

Delivery Outline:

Training is delivered by our team of qualified tutors at your workplace or another suitable venue and remote sessions as required. Learners are supported to achieve the Operations/Departmental Manager apprenticeship criteria via the use of support resources and optional e-learning modules.

If required, learners will also be supported by their tutor to gain Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.

At a Glance

DURATION

Approx. 22 months


THE NEED

Fills a skills gap at a reduced training and recruitment cost.


BENEFITS

Available to new and existing employees


Programme Outcomes

For employers

The Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager apprenticeship will equip leaders and senior managers with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to effectively manage teams and projects in line with your organisation's operational or departmental strategy.

For learners

Individuals will learn how to contribute to, and create, strategic plans alongside the creation and development of business plans which will be integral to a business' performance. Some of the topics covered include: managing people, developing relationships, operational management, project management and finance.

 

Apprenticeship Plan


Enrolment
Teaching & Learning
Ongoing Assessment of KSBs
Tracking of Progress & OTJ Training

Internal Quality Assurance
Gateway Submission
End Point Assessment
Completion & Certification


"The skills that I learned throughout the apprenticeship really opened my eyes and helped me to understand the wider picture of management and the things you don't really think about day to day, so it's really helped me to develop morals to take forwards with me in my job role."


Toby Nickerson | Norwich CSF

Contract Requirements and Training Costs

  • An apprentice must be contracted to at least 30 hours per week
  • An apprentice’s contract of employment must cover the length of the apprenticeship
  • A minimum of 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s contracted time must be allocated to ‘off-the-job’ training
  • An apprentice must be paid at least the minimum apprenticeship wage in their first year of learning
  • Apprentices aged 19+ must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age group in their second year of learning
    • Dependent on company size and apprentice age a contribution to training costs may be required
  • Dependent on age and wage contributions to an apprentice’s pension and national insurance may be required.

Benefits

  • Potential for training costs to be 95%-100% funded
  • Receive a £1000 grant for apprentices aged 16-18
  • Available to new and existing employees
  • Develops a proactive, skilled and motivated workforce
  • Awards workforce with an industry recognised qualification as added value
  • Improves Maths and English skills if required.

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