Operations and Department Manager Apprenticeship
What will I be doing?
Leadership skills are key to driving the success of a business by developing strategic aims, objectives, policies, procedures, systems and required change to maintain competitiveness.
You will be in a middle management or department management role with responsibility for other staff and the day- to-day business operation.
You will work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, which will teach you:
- How to translate strategy to operational plans
- Strategic change management models and processes
- How to develop policies, procedures and business systems
- Budget management skills
- Staff leadership and management skills
- Project management skills
- How to manage business risk
- How to manage health and safety in a business environment
- How to optimise the use of technology
What qualifications will I get?
- Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment in Operations and Department Management at Level 5, achievable at Pass, Merit or Distinction. This includes a scenario based test, a competency based interview, review of portfolio evidence, presentation of a work based project, continued professional development log review and professional discussion.
- Pearson Level 2 Certificate in Functional Skills English
- Pearson Level 2 Certificate in Functional Skills Mathematics
What are the entry requirements?
- You must have recently been promoted to an operational management role or be working towards promotion.
- You should have team leading or supervisor experience.
- You should hold GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
What can I do afterwards?
Upon completing this apprenticeship, you may applied to the Chartered Institute of Management for registration. You may wish to progress on to a higher level Management programme at Level 6 or Level 7 or progress to university to complete a Post Graduate qualification, such as an Masters in Business and Administration or Masters in Leadership and Management.
