Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
English and Maths GCSE's grades 4/C or above or equivalent. Individual employers may have their own higher entry requirements.
Details
On an apprenticeship programme, you will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours. These include:
- Understand operational management approaches and models, including creating plans to deliver objectives and setting KPIs
- Know how to manage multiple teams and develop high performing teams. Understand performance management techniques, talent management models and how to recruit and develop people
- Understand different and learning and behaviour styles
- Able to communicate effectively (verbal, non-verbal, written, digital) and be flexible in communication style
- Able to monitor budgets and provide reports, and consider financial implications of decisions and adjust approach/recommendations accordingly
- Able to create a personal development plan. Use of time management and prioritisation techniques
- Takes responsibility
- Professionalism
- Agile
End Point Assessment:
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve prior to taking the end-point assessment. The apprentice must complete all elements of the on programme learning to achieve the assessment gateway requirements. The EPA consists of 5 assessment methods:
- Knowledge Test
- Competency Based Interview
- Assessment of Portfolio of Evidence
- Presentation of Work-Based Project with Q&A
- Professional Discussion Relating to CPD Activity
Work Experience
As part of the apprenticeship there is a dedicated off the job learning requirement. This is a minimum of 6 hours per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. This could include:
Role Development:
• Observing colleagues
• Receiving mentoring
• Shadowing
• Training
Programme Development:
• Teaching or learning the theory related to their roles
• Coursework
Progression
On completion of this standard, apprentices can progress into a wide range of employment opportunities or further education.
Typical Job Roles: Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager, Specialist Managers
