The Higher Apprenticeship in Management and Leadership is primarily aimed at managers operating at level 5, playing an integral role in setting and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: informing strategic decision making, managing budgets, planning and implementing change, leading teams and managing programmes of complimentary projects.

The apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to adopt a management role in a number of business settings, provide apprentices with an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and experience they will need to progress to higher level roles with additional responsibilities and onto future learning opportunities, if they wish to do so.

The apprenticeship consists of the following segments:

 Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership(competence qualification)

iCQ Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (knowledge qualification)

In addition candidates study Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Candidates that wish to undertake this programme may be working on one of the following roles, although, this list is not total.

> Manager

> Supervisor

> Senior Manager

> Director

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability equivalent to or exceeding level 2 in English and Mathematics, and have significant experience of working at management level. Typically applicants have achieved certificates or diplomas, GCSEs or A levels. We would require a precourse interview to discuss this programme and to establish that this is suitable for the candidate.

Higher apprentices, with support and opportunities in the workplace, can progress onto:

> A range of management and other professional qualifications at level 6 and above

> Higher education to undertake management, business or other qualifications, including Degrees or Masters in Management & Leadership, Business and Business Management. 

> Further employment opportunities within their current job role/alternative job roles

> Specialised qualifications providing additional technical knowledge

> Possible membership of professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Please contact us on 01143 492166 or email us at info@yfltraining.co.uk