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