Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
Managers play a huge role in ensuring the success of their organisation. Managing systems, processes and people to drive productivity requires a complex range of skills.
This level 5 apprenticeship is designed to support operational managers in driving team performance and ensuring business success.
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At a glance
Level 5
Fully funded
18-24 months
Programme Overview
This apprenticeship is centered around three core themes - skills which are at the heart of what it takes to be an effective operational manager and leader. These themes are personal effectiveness, interpersonal excellence and organisational performance.
Live sessions to take place for each module. Apprentices will have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses related to each of the core themes, as well as completed a Work-Based Project and End Point Assessment.
Due to recent changes to the funding rules, we are currently reviewing our apprenticeship information and policies.
Core Theme - Personal effectiveness and interpersonal excellence
Module 1 - Self-leadership, teamwork and collaboration
Module 2 - Building and managing teams
Module 3 -Developing and leading high performing teams
Module 4 - Bringing it all together - Teamwork, collaboration and leadership
Core Theme- Interpersonal excellence and organisational performance
Module 1 - Data-driven thinking and decision-making
Module 2 - Foundations of financial acumen
Module 3 -Communication and presentation skills
Module 4 - Bringing it all together - Driving decisions through numbers, data and stories
Core Theme - Organisational performance: Delivering results
Module 1 - Operations management: Strategy & planning
Module 2 - Operations management: Execution and control
Module 3 - Foundations of project management
Module 4 - Bringing it all together - Executing strategy through operations and project management
Workshop content and timings subject to change
Delivery Method
This apprenticeship is delivered fully online . The apprenticeship is normally completed within 15-18 months (including gateway).
Three, full-day live sessions take place once per term.
All 12 modules are completed through virtual, self-paced study, with regular assessor review meetings to keep you on track.
All assessments are contextualised to the apprentices' work environment, revolving around the challenges and opportunities they face within their productive job role
Apprenticeships at Hult Ashridge
All of our apprenticeships are developed and regularly reviewed by our expert faculty, to ensure that the latest research and critical thinking is included to tackle the ever-changing organisational landscapes and challenges faced by leaders and their businesses.
We teach through a combination of live online session, on-site training days and virtual study. All learning materials are accessible to the apprentice 24/7 on Canvas.
Throughout the apprentice's time at Ashridge, we hold regular tripartite meetings between a member of our apprentice support team, the apprentice, and their line manager to discuss progression so far and any additional support needs.
20% Off the Job
This programme requires 20% off-the-job training.
This is a statutory requirement that means the learning takes place during the apprentice's normal, paid working hours, for the purpose of achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.
Funding & admissions
This programme is fully funded under the UK apprenticeship levy for employers in England.
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships
Skills Scan - to be completed by all applicants and their line managers
A levels (work experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications)
Candidates will typically have five GCSEs at Grade C or higher, including English and Maths, and hold a minimum of 48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Funding rules require individuals to be employed and working at least 50% in England
Strong personal motivation and capability to benefit from and contribute to the program
Line manager support to undertake work-based assignments and build a portfolio of evidence
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End Point Assessment
Programme Funding
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Programme Funding + End Point Assessment | Fully funded through Apprenticeship Levy (Funding band 7,000 GBP) |
Faculty
Our apprenticeship faculty are practitioners first, academics second. They have real, lived experience of business and boardrooms, as well as a commitment to academic rigour and research.
Juan Zuliani
BA (Hons), MBA
Paul Griffith
MEng, MBA, ACGI