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.
• Apprentices will need to achieve Level 1 English and maths at the initial assessment

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 - 15)

• Regular classroom workshop for the completion of the CMI Diploma in First Line Management
• Blended learning via online, work-based and self-directed study
• Development of an e-portfolio of evidence
• Progress reviews every 10 weeks
• Work-based visits every 4-6weeks
• Functional Skills delivery and exams (where required)
• Development of reflective journal and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log

Gateway (Months 15 - 18)

• All skills, knowledge and behaviours achieved and evidenced
• Preparation for knowledge and behaviours test
• Mock practical skills test
• Confirm completion of English and maths
• 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
• Assessment of portfolio
• Review of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log

Certification (Final 4 - 6 weeks of programme)

• CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line 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
• Progress to the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship