Higher Apprenticeship in Operations/Departmental Manager

Do you work for an Engineering or Food & Drink Company?

These Level 5 programmes are designed for colleagues responsible for managing projects in line with their organisations operational or departmental strategy. The programme will be accredited through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and will be contextualized to the Engineering or the Food & Drink industry to ensure employers needs are met.

How to apply

Apply through workplace

Typical Entry Requirements

GCSEs at Grade C (4) for English and Maths

Start Date

September 2021

January 2022

Course Length

2 years

What are the benefits?

Development of core management techniques to provide practical leadership and operational management skills.
Benchmark managerial capability against other professionals
The ability to make informed decisions and approach new challenges in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to raise the professional profile within the organisation.
One-to-one support from a dedicated Skills Coach including monthly check-ins online & in-person.
Blended Teaching & Learning delivered through our University Centre at Reaseheath
Entitlement to an NUS student discount card
Membership to CMI

What will I study

The apprenticeship supports the development of the following skills, knowledge and behaviours:

Modules include:

Knowledge & Skills

Organisational Performance – delivering results

Operational Management
Project Management
Finance

Interpersonal Excellence – managing people and developing relationships

Leading People
Managing People
Building Relationships
Communication

Personal Effectiveness – managing self

Self Awareness
Management of Self
Decision Making

Behaviours

Takes responsibility
Inclusive
Agile
Professionalism

Entry requirements

GCSEs at Grade C (4) for English and Maths, or able to achieve Level 2 English and Maths whilst on programme
Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years

Useful Information

How much will this course cost?

Tuition Fees

As a Higher Education student you will have two main costs to meet; your tuition fees and living costs.

Our tuition fees for UK and EU students entering University are charged for each academic year of a course and are set by the college annually.

If you are an international student or for the latest information on tuition fees visit the student finance page on our website.

Additional financial support

Accommodation

All Higher Education students are given the opportunity to apply for residential accommodation. First year students are guaranteed accommodation and this offer is made to all applicants who live more than a reasonable daily travelling distance from Reaseheath and who apply before 31st July of the year they intend to start their course. For full details on our halls of residence visit the accommodation pages.

Student support

How do I apply?

Student contract

For students to get the best out of their time at University Centre Reaseheath, we must both recognise that we owe obligations to each other. These obligations are set out in our Higher Education Student Contract. Before you accept an offer of a place at University Centre Reaseheath, it is important that you read these contract conditions. If you are going to be living in Halls of Residence, you will also need to read the Student Accommodation Licence Conditions. Both of these contracts can be found here.

Click here to view the University Centre Reaseheath Student Protection Plan.