Apprenticeships

Operation/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Level 5

Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
24 MONTHS APPRENTICESHIP FULL TIME Contact us Work based
Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
24 MONTHS APPRENTICESHIP FULL TIME Contact us Work based

Overview

This apprenticeship may include:

  • Operational and business management principles
  • Project management
  • Performance management
  • Leadership and management techniques
  • Relationship management and communications

For more information contact our Workforce team

Call: 01702 221800

Email: apprenticeships@southessex.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

  • Employed in a trade/industry related to the apprenticeship.
    You will need to find employment in a related trade/industry before applying for the apprenticeship programme you wish to complete.
  • GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths
  • Apprentices will be expected to be employed in a management role

Course Structure

Induction (First six weeks)

  • Programme overview/unit selection
  • English and maths diagnostic – with Functional Skills support (where identified)
  • Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Prevent and British Values
  • Expectations and induction targets 
  • End-Point Assessment requirements

On-programme (Months 01 - 21)

  • Day release weekly classroom sessions to complete onprogramme learning-assessed via gateways 1 and 2
  • Work-based assessment visits every 4-6weeks for the duration of the apprenticeship.
  • Development of an e-portfolio of evidence
  • Progress reviews every 10 weeks
  • Functional Skills delivery and exams (where required)

Gateway (Months 21 - 24)

  • All skills, knowledge and behaviours achieved and evidenced
  • Confirmation of completion of Functional Skills
  • Preparation for knowledge test 
  • Mock skills test
  • Mock behaviour assessment
  • Gateway confirmation declaration

End-point assessment (1 day during final 4 months)

(carried out by an accredited third party provider):

  • Knowledge test
  • Competency based interview
  • Work-based project presentation
  • Assessment of portfolio
  • Review of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log

Certification (Final 4 weeks of programme)

  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management
  • Functional Skills English and maths
  • Apprenticeship with certification from the Institute of Apprenticeships
  • Membership to Professional Bodies if desired

Assessment & Feedback

Apprenticeship Standard

An Apprenticeship Standard programme is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.

What Next...

  • Register as an associate member with the Chartered Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and Management
  • Managers with three or more years management experience can apply for chartered manager status with the CMI
  • Progress to the Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship