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Level 5 Leaders and Managers Course in Grays

Cost£7,000.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leaders and Managers Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You train in your current role, applying management skills directly to your job. The course suits those managing teams, projects, or departments in any sector. You'll cover operational planning, leading people, managing performance, and delivering against organisational goals. The course typically takes two years to complete. Apprentices will need Level 2 English and Maths, or will work toward them alongside the programme.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma for Leaders and Managers at Level 5.

Who this course is for

An operations/departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisation strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or 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.

Entry requirements

Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 2 in English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills to lead and manage teams effectively.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver operational or departmental goals.
  • You'll build knowledge of managing projects within an organisation's strategy.
  • You'll understand how to manage performance and support team development.
  • You'll learn how to communicate and influence across different levels of an organisation.
  • You'll develop decision-making skills for complex workplace situations.
  • You'll understand your accountability within a wider management structure.

How you will learn

You learn through your day-to-day work, applying new knowledge and skills directly in your role. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence, professional discussions, and a structured end-point assessment. This covers a knowledge test, a portfolio-based interview, and a presentation or professional discussion. Your employer supports your development throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Davidson Training UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations Manager, oversees day-to-day delivery across a department or division.
  • Senior Manager, leads multiple teams and contributes to organisational strategy.
  • Team Manager, manages a team's performance and workload.
  • Departmental Manager, responsible for hitting targets within a specific business area.
  • Project Manager, plans and delivers projects from start to finish.
  • Business Manager, manages operations across a small or medium-sized organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, the next step for those moving into director or executive roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, suited to those aiming for senior strategic positions.
  • MBA programmes at postgraduate level, for those looking to move into senior leadership or general management across sectors.
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