An Operations or 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 organisations 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. 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. Roles may include: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers.
Key Facts
Mode of Attendance:
The Apprenticeship course is normally full time, which might include attending college on a day release or your tutor visiting you in the workplace.
Level:
Higher Apprenticeship
Dates:
You have to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. You can either apply for one of our vacancies, or you can source your own employer.
Course Code:
AP5XODM
The Programme
Includes
Regular formative assessment, development of a portfolio demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace and a work based project
- Operational Management
- Leading People
- Project Management
- Building Relationships
- Communication
- Decision Making.
Where you
can work
Existing managers who have already developed practical experience but wish to further develop their theoretical understanding of management skills or aspiring to senior management e.g.: Operations Managers, Regional Managers, Divisional Managers, Department Managers and Specialist Managers.
Key
Information
- Start date is set college Cohorts – October – Enrolment to take place the month prior to cohort start date
- The apprenticeship is primarily based in the workplace
- Within the first 24 months additional training is delivered at Loughborough College, one day a month, Wednesday’s 9:00am – 4:00pm. (Dates to be provided on enrolment).
Awarding
Organisation
- End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) of choice is CMI
Additional
Information
This Apprenticeship consists of a mixture of blended learning in the work place and compulsory taught delivery at Loughborough College. The taught element will be one day per month for the duration of the practical delivery of the Apprenticeship. If functional skills are required, these are taught in college lessons.
Entry Requirements
& Functional Skills
- 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 GCSE C/4 or above including English, Maths or and Science
- Management experience needed
- If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: -Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths.
- Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 1 Maths & English
Qualification(s)
Obtained
- L5 Apprenticeship Standard in Operations/Departmental Manager
- Chartered Status
- L2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)
Progression
Opportunities
- L6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship
Training
Provided
On-programme is the learning phase for Apprentices to apply the academic theory to their own organisations and role, and to capture the skills, knowledge and behaviours developed on the programme and in the workplace. To achieve this, Apprentices need to complete off-the-job training during the on-programme phase of their Apprenticeship, this is tracked and monitored through our e-portfolio. This might be achieved through shadowing colleagues, E-learning, internal training and research as well as taught sessions by Loughborough College.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.