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Part Time

Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

COURSE CODE
Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

COURSE DURATION
25 months (not including EPA + 5 Months)

LOCATION
Central Campus

START DATE
23/01/23

Course summary

An operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects and achieves operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisation's strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or a business owner. Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed will be the same. Key responsibilities may include:

Roles may include:

Course requirements

To apply for this Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship, you will have completed a relevant Level 3 qualification/apprenticeship in a business-related subject and be working in a suitable environment. Learners will have GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.

You will have an initial assessment prior to enrolling and prior work experience assessed.

Learners completing this Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following:

  • Organisational performance – delivering results
  • Interpersonal excellence – managing people and developing relationships
  • Personal effectiveness – managing self
  • Communication
  • Finance
  • Project management

This course will be delivered as a day release programme. You will be expected to attend one session per month – this will either be via Teams or face-to-face delivery at Sandwell College – Main Campus, and the day release element of the course will count toward the mandatory 20% off the job.

There are a variety of assessment methods you will be expected to complete:

  • Observations of practice
  • Reflective accounts
  • Per-peer feedback
  • 360-degree reviews
  • Written assignments/tasks
  • Evidence gathering
  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Portfolio of evidence

People who complete this Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship qualification can progress on to Masters level qualifications in business.

 

What are the career routes for this course?

People who complete this qualification will go into careers such as:

  • Operations manager
  • Regional manager
  • Divisional manager
  • Department manager
  • Specialist managers in a variety of sectors

To discuss your options direct with the course tutor email

[email protected]

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