Level 3 Management and Leadership Course in Workington. Classes run at Lakes College, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, to enrol. The course runs for 270 hours and covers the core principles of managing people, leading teams, and making decisions at work. It's built around the CMI framework, so the qualification carries weight with employers looking for formal management training.
Who this course is for
School Leavers
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A* to C) including English and maths
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in planning and organising work across a team.
You'll learn how to set objectives and monitor performance.
You'll study approaches to leadership and how to adapt your style.
You'll explore how to manage resources, budgets, and priorities.
You'll learn how to handle conflict and support team wellbeing.
You'll develop communication skills for managing upwards and downwards.
You'll understand how organisations are structured and how decisions are made.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Lakes College, with structured sessions covering management theory and practical application. Assessment is through written assignments and projects that relate to real management scenarios. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course that demonstrates your understanding of leadership and management principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lakes College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader, supervising a small team day to day
Supervisor, overseeing operations in retail, logistics, or hospitality
Section manager, coordinating staff across a department
Office manager, running administrative functions for a business
Assistant manager, supporting a senior manager in any sector
Project coordinator, keeping tasks and teams on track
What you could study next
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. The natural next step if you want to move into middle management or senior team leadership roles.
Level 5 HND in Business Management. A higher-level qualification that can also count toward a degree.
BA (Hons) in Business or Management. Many universities accept the Level 3 Diploma as part of an entry application, particularly for accelerated routes.
