Level 3 Team Leader
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Duration: 14 months (plus 3 months EPA)
Start date: Sept – July
Team Leader Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship equips both new and existing team leaders with industry-standard skills to lead effectively. You’ll develop key management competencies, including team support, work prioritisation, performance improvement, problem-solving, and relationship building.
As a Strategic Partner of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), learners gain access to exclusive CMI resources and can register as Associate members upon completion.
Topics, units and assessments
As part of the apprenticeship you will learn about:
- Team Building and Development
- Communication
- Organisation Culture & Strategy
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Building a High-Performance Team
- Project Management
- Organisation Governance
- Managing Self
How you’ll learn
Apprentices must complete the minimum requirement of 6 hours of off the job training per week or the equivalent over the practical learning duration (20% of capped 30 working hours).
Off the job training must deliver new skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can include:
- Teaching of theory via blended delivery methods
- Practical training
- Work shadowing
- Supported learning and time spent writing any assignments / questions
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Supervisor
A Supervisor oversees daily operations, ensuring team members meet performance standards and business objectives. They provide guidance, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and support staff development within an organisation.
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Project Officer
A Project Officer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring they run smoothly and meet deadlines. They assist with budgeting, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and risk management.
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Dept. Manager
A Departmental Manager is responsible for leading a specific department, ensuring it meets business objectives and operates efficiently. They oversee staff performance, manage budgets, set goals, and drive improvement.
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Shift Manager
A Shift Manager takes full responsibility for a team and operational performance during a specific shift. They manage schedules, assign tasks, resolve issues, oversee staff productivity, and ensure customer satisfaction whilst on shift.
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Develop Strong and Effective Leaders
Apprenticeships in management equip employees with key leadership skills, including team supervision, strategic planning, and decision-making, preparing them for leadership roles in the future.
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Improve Team Performance and Productivity
By developing management skills internally, businesses can enhance team coordination, improve efficiency, and drive better performance across departments and reduce need for recuritment.
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Employee Progression and Succession Planning
Management apprenticeships provide a structured career development pathway, ensuring businesses have trained leaders ready to step into senior roles as part of succession planning.
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Cost-Effective Leadership Development
With government funding available, management apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to develop leadership talent, reducing the need for expensive external hires while fostering internal growth.
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Employer solutionsI think the highlight probably for me is working with my tutor and my tutor is absolutely fantastic, I have a brilliant relationship with her. She's so supportive and she's been there every single step of the way.
Niki, Management Apprentice