Hopwood Hall College and University Centre Higher Education Course Guide

Find out about our apprenticeship opportunities on www.hopwood.ac.uk/search-apprenticeships LEVEL 5 OPERATIONS / DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER As an operations/departmental manager, you will manage teams and projects, achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. You will be 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. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Entry requirements: The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer, but will typically be five GCSEs at Grade C/3 or higher. Some employers may accept other relevant qualifications and experience depending on the role within the business. Assessment If you do not have Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C/3) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Progression On completion, you can register as full members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of Leadership & Management, and if you have 3 years’ of management experience can apply for Chartered Manager status through the CMI. LEVEL 5 LEADER IN ADULT CARE As a Leader in Adult Care, you will lead a care team, developing and implementing a values-based culture at a service or unit level. You may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity as well as for managing risk and leading on organisational change. Leaders in Adult Care have responsibility for managing community or residential based services. This role has a large element of leadership, whether with other care workers and networks or in leading the service itself. You have a responsibility to ensure the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of the care given and the values and training of staff with established standards and regulations. Entry Requirements: Initial assessment and diagnostic testing on English and Maths will take place prior to commencement of apprenticeship. (Unless already achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent) Assessment If you do not have Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve prior to taking the end-point assessment. You must complete all elements of the on programme learning to achieve the assessment gateway requirements. The EPA consists of 2 assessment methods: Observation of Leadership Professional Discussion Progression On completion of this standard, you can progress into a wide range of employment opportunities or further education. 69

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