About this qualification

This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 603/0987/8.

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 242

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 134

Assessment requirements: Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence

Qualification purpose

This qualification is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge to support those in leadership and management roles. It will form the knowledge-based component of the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Management and will complement the existing Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management which forms the skills-based element of the Apprenticeship. It may also prepare the learner to progress to a qualification in another subject area.

This qualification will:

• focus on the study of leadership and management to support different occupational areas
• provide learners with the skills they need to operate as a successful manager
• allow learners to develop knowledge and understanding in a range of areas relevant to managerial roles, such as managing resources and budgets, recruitment and selection, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualification objectives

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

•  develop the knowledge and qualities valued in employees by employers.
•  understand and develop their strengths, and improve weaknesses, as a manager.