GCSEs
9–4
Grades
- English and Maths
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Develop first-line leadership skills while managing people, projects or operational work.
Your learning, in focus
Develop communication, accountability and working relationships.
Plan workloads and manage resources.
Practise fair decision-making and responding to changing priorities.
Training covers supporting colleagues, organising workloads, managing resources and maintaining working relationships. Apprentices practise communication, accountability, fair decision-making and adapting to changing priorities.
Academic criteria below apply to applicants under 19.
Alternative entry routes
9–4
Grades
Level 2
Functional Skills
Confirm individual requirements with the apprenticeship team.
You must have direct management responsibility for at least 2 employees. Applicants younger than 19 also need English and maths GCSEs at grades 9-4, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both. Confirm individual requirements with the apprenticeship team.
Final assessment uses a presentation on an assigned topic, followed by questions, and a portfolio-supported professional discussion. The presentation normally lasts 20 minutes, the questions 30 minutes, and the discussion no more than 60 minutes.
Potential next steps include more senior employment, professional qualifications or higher education.
Apprentice tuition
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Apprentices do not pay for their apprenticeship training. Your employer and the college agree the funding.
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An apprenticeship combines a job with structured training. You can register your interest if you already have an employer, or if you need help finding an opportunity.
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