ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management Training in Paignton

Cost£250.00
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management Training in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, part-time during the day, over 10 months. This City and Guilds level 3 ilm leadership and management training course covers the core skills managers need to lead teams, make decisions, and handle workplace challenges. You'll attend daytime ilm leadership and management training classes at a pace that fits around other commitments. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and an interview before enrolment.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at students who wish to change course during the academic year, the course is a fulltime program for students 16-18 years old which runs over 3 days a week.The course offers valuable life and employment skills such as confidence and self-esteem, learning important concepts and skills, mental and physical health, well-being, personal and social development skills, physical and emotional well-being, transitioning to adult hood. Working in local and wider communities, co operative working and teamwork, taking control of a leading role, keeping others engaged, making sure people have tasks to do, overlooking the workplace or situation, reintegrate learners, guidance, inspiration or influence for/ over others, employment skills, Time management, coordination, deadlines for tasks, assigning jobs for people to complete, career planning, workflow, planning and organization between individuals or groups, employment skills.

Entry requirements

You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths, Applicants will need to participate in an interview process before enrolling onto the program.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop techniques for leading and motivating a team effectively.
  • You'll learn how to plan and prioritise workloads to meet targets.
  • You'll explore approaches to problem-solving and decision-making in a management context.
  • You'll build skills in communicating clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • You'll understand how to manage performance and support team development.
  • You'll examine your own leadership style and identify areas for growth.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at South Devon College across the 10-month part-time programme. You'll be assessed through written assignments and work-based tasks that relate to real management situations. There is an interview before you enrol to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team leader, supervising a small group in any sector
  • Supervisor, overseeing day-to-day operations in retail, logistics, or hospitality
  • Section manager, coordinating staff and workflow in a department
  • Office manager, running administrative functions and line-managing staff
  • Operations coordinator, supporting managers with planning and reporting
  • Shift manager, leading a team across shift-based environments such as manufacturing or care

What you could study next

  • ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. The natural next step if you want to move into middle or senior management roles.
  • CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Qualification. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute and valued by employers looking for formally qualified managers.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice. A strong option if your management role focuses on HR, recruitment, or people development.