PMA Operations / Departmental Manager Level 5
Summary
Incorporating the Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard, this course is designed for those already working in an established management role.
It is set at a standard suitable for those who are managing teams or projects and are responsible for achieving operational or departmental goals as part of their organisation’s strategy.
They may be accountable to a more senior manager or the business owners. Other responsibilities may include managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring
Course Delivery
This will include a wide range of teaching and learning techniques and styles including one-to-one coaching, discussions and teaching, observations, practical assessments, mentoring, independent research and e-learning. The assigned PMA Tutor/Assessor will use online face to face platforms such as Zoom/MS Teams/FaceTime/Skype.
Learners will have access to Aptem, our e-portfolio system that supports in monitoring progression throughout the apprenticeship. It is the central system that keeps track of learner assignments, evidence and holds resources that will support learners to complete the apprenticeship.
Line managers will be a key driver in learner development, importantly in agreeing the unique learning plan and kept abreast of progress at every step.
Fees and Duration
The Course costs £7K but with government funding there is a 5% co-contribution payable by the employer unless they have access to Levy funding
The Course will last for 19 months including 3 months EPA
End Point Assessment
The apprentice must be assessed by a minimum of 2 different assessments methods and the methods used will be the ones most relevant to the job. This testing will examine that the apprentice is capable of doing their job. After the EPA, the apprentice is graded by pass, merit or distinction. Clear grading descriptors set out the requirements for each grade.
A PMA Tutor/Assessor will be assigned to work with you throughout the duration of the course and will support you through your journey.
