Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £34,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership L37 courses
- CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading L23 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading L22 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading L22 courses
- Team Leader or Supervisor End-Point Assessment (Level 3) L32 courses
- Lead Adult Care Worker End-Point Assessment (Level 3) L31 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With training and experience, you could move into middle management and then senior management positions. You could also use your skills and experience to move into a managerial role in a different industry.
Courses for this career
Level 2
- CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading L23 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading L22 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading L22 courses
- CMI Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading L21 course
Level 3
- CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership L37 courses
- Team Leader or Supervisor End-Point Assessment (Level 3) L32 courses
- Lead Adult Care Worker End-Point Assessment (Level 3) L31 course
- Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management L31 course
- Level 3 Diploma in Management L31 course