Entry Requirements

• Employed in a trade/industry related to the apprenticeship.
  You will need to find employment in a related trade/industry before applying for the apprenticeship programme you wish to complete.
• Apprentices will need to achieve Level 1 English and maths at the initial assessment

Course Structure

Induction (First six weeks)

• Programme overview/unit selection
• English and maths diagnostic – with Functional Skills support (where identified)
• Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Prevent and British Values
• Expectations and induction targets 
• End-Point Assessment requirements

On-programme (Months 01 - 15)

• Regular classroom workshop for the completion of the CMI Diploma in First Line Management
• Blended learning via online, work-based and self-directed study
• Development of an e-portfolio of evidence
• Progress reviews every 10 weeks
• Work-based visits every 4-6weeks
• Functional Skills delivery and exams (where required)
• Development of reflective journal and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log

Gateway (Months 15 - 18)

• All skills, knowledge and behaviours achieved and evidenced
• Preparation for knowledge and behaviours test
• Mock practical skills test
• Confirm completion of English and maths
• Gateway confirmation declaration

End-point assessment (1 day during final 4 months)

(carried out by an accredited third party provider):

• Knowledge test
• Competency based interview
• Assessment of portfolio
• Review of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log

Certification (Final 4 - 6 weeks of programme)

• CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management
• Functional Skills English and maths
• Apprenticeship with certification from the Institute of Apprenticeships
• Membership to Professional Bodies if desired

Assessment & Feedback

Apprenticeship Standard

An Apprenticeship Standard programme is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.

Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model. 

Apprentices will attend college once every two weeks and will study online materials during allotted time at work. 

Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. Learners will be expected to dedicate 3-4 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.

On campus, apprentices benefit from face-to-face classes at college (or virtually) with an experienced tutor. A combination of classroom-based lessons, group exercises and discussion encourage apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. 

This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.

Course Cost

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This Apprenticeship will typically take 1½ years to complete but can take less depending on the prior experience of the individual and the specification of the employer.

Course costs
Levy paying employers can access levy funds to pay for this programme, and our blended learning model can contribute to the 20% off-the-job training requirement.

For more information contact our Workforce team

Call: 01702 221800

Email: apprenticeships@southessex.ac.uk

What Next...

• Register as an associate member with the Chartered Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and Management
• Progress to the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship