Level 5 Operations Manager
Awarding body:
Duration: 20 months plus 4 months in gateway
Start date: Sept – July
Operations Manager Apprenticeship
If you’re looking to build a career in management, this apprenticeship is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed. As a manager, you’ll play a key role in driving operational success and achieving organisational objectives.
Throughout this programme, you’ll receive expert training in leadership, strategic thinking, and operational management, supported by workshops, coaching, and workplace learning. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills and confidence to lead effectively, make strategic decisions, and drive business growth.
Topics, units and assessments
As part of the apprenticeship, you will learn about:
- Organisational culture and diversity
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Managing conflict
- Collation, analysis and interpretation of data and management reporting
- Developing commercial awareness
- Preparation of financial reports
- Talent management
- Critical analysis and evaluation.
Before entering the gateway, the apprentice must have been successful in completing all knowledge, skills, behaviours and duties, linked to the standard. The following must also be completed:
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths or equivalent
- A portfolio of evidence to underpin the Professional Discussion
- Completion of the Case Study Scope and title document for approval.
How you’ll learn
This course will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face learning, remote reviews, online assessments and self-study.
Off the job practical skills training and one to one coaching is facilitated at our industry-standard expert training centre in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.
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Employer solutionsI'd recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who asked me. Not only has it helped me develop new skills and build confidence, but it's helped me grow in the job that I do.
Mike, Management Apprentice