Free Level 4 BTEC HNC Leadership and Management Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College, part-time during the day. The course takes around 9 months to complete. You'll study leadership, management practice, and the knowledge and behaviours aligned to the Occupational Standard for Operations or Departmental Manager. The programme was developed with input from ACCA, CIM, and CIPD. To enrol, you'll normally need a Level 3 qualification in a related subject, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C or 4 or above. Mature learners with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.
Who this course is for
Theunits within theHNC /HND Leadership and Management give students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the Occupational Standard (OS) for Operations or Departmental Manager. The awarding body has worked closely with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM); and The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in developing this programme. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of business situations.By the end of Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles of leadership and management and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world.
Entry requirements
We expect those studying this HTQ to ensure they have a Level 3 if studying Level 4, and Level 4 if studying a Level 5, in a related subject, as well as GCSE maths and English at a Grade C/4 or above. We welcome interest from mature students who may not have the formal qualifications expected, but a wealth of experience in a related subject.
What you will learn
You'll develop leadership skills aligned to the Operations or Departmental Manager Occupational Standard.
You'll study management theory and how to apply it in a workplace context.
You'll explore financial principles relevant to managers, drawing on ACCA-informed content.
You'll examine marketing concepts and how they apply to organisational decision-making.
You'll develop people management skills, including approaches informed by CIPD standards.
You'll build skills in planning, organising, and leading teams effectively.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Herefordshire College. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the course. The part-time daytime timetable means you can manage your study alongside other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations manager, overseeing day-to-day business functions
Departmental manager, leading a team within a larger organisation
Team leader, managing staff performance and workflow
Business development manager, driving growth and new opportunities
HR officer, supporting people management across a business
Project coordinator, planning and delivering organisational projects
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Leadership and Management (Level 5): the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your management knowledge and moving you closer to degree-level study.
BA (Hons) Business Management or Leadership (Level 6): many universities accept the HNC or HND for entry into the second or third year of a degree programme.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management: if you want to specialise in HR and people development.
