Level 5 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF) Course Description and Structure

Who is it for?

Level 5 in Management is for practising senior manager with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for:
• Controlling activities
• Contributing to strategy
• Improving organisational performance
• Deploying resources
 

How long does it take?

There is no fixed timetable for this qualification, but a good guide is between 9 and 12 months. You can also gain accreditation for individual units as you complete them en route to the full NVQ, if required. Start dates are arranged to suit you.  We may be able to arrange a fast track option subject to your level of experience.  The minimum registration period is 10 weeks.

What does it cover?

A minimum of 38 credits are required overall for completion of this qualification, which must include a minimum of 21 credits at, or above, Level 5.

The mandatory units for this qualification are units B1 (6 credits), B6 (5 credits), C5 (6 credits) and D2b (6 credits). Learners must also choose optional units with a combined minimum total of 15 credits in order to achieve the qualification. 

Mandatory units (credit value 23)

Unit	Unit Code	Title	Credit
1	B1	Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility	6
2	B6	Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility	5
3	C5	Plan change in own area of responsibility	6
4	D2b	Work productively with colleagues and stakeholders	6

Optional units – (total credit value – 15 – at least 6 credits at level 5 and above)

Unit	Unit Code	Title	Credit
5	B10a	Monitor and review business processes [A/600/9759 version]	3
6	B12	Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion across an organisation	6
7	D3b	Examine staff turnover issues in own area of responsibility	4
8	D17	Developing collaborative relationships with other organisations	7
9	E4	Promote the use of technology within an organisation	6
10	E7	Manage health and safety across an organisation	6
11	F3b	Manage or support equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility	4
12	F10	Develop a customer-focused organisation	5
13	F15	Conduct a quality audit	6
14	F16	Manage product development and marketing	7
15	A3	Develop, maintain and review personal networks	4
16	B8b	Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements	5
17	B10b	Manage risk in own area of responsibility	4
18	B10c	Review risk management processes in own area of responsibility	3
19	C6	Implement change in own area of responsibility	6
20	D2a	Develop working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders	4
21	D3a	Recruit staff in own area of responsibility	4
22	D6	Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility	5
23	D7	Support learning and development within own area of responsibility	5
24	D8	Address performance problems affecting team members	3
25	D9	Build, support and manage a team	4
26	D13	Support individuals to develop and take responsibility for their performance	4
27	D14	Know how to follow disciplinary procedures	4
28	D15	Managing grievance procedures	3
29	D16	Support the management of redundancies in own area of responsibility	3
30	E6	Develop and implement a risk assessment plan in own area of responsibility	6
31	E8	Manage physical resources	3
32	E9	Manage the environmental impact of work activities	5
33	E16	Manage a tendering process	4
34	F1	Plan and manage a project	8
35	F4	Develop and implement marketing plans	6
36	F9	Analyse the market in which your organisation operates	5
37	F11	Manage the achievement of customer satisfaction	5
38	F14	Prepare for and support quality audits	4
39	B2	Inform strategic decision-making	7
40	B9	Support the culture of an organisation	5
41	C3	Lead innovation within an organisation	10
42	E1	Manage a budget for own area or activity of work	7
43	E17	Outsource organisational processes	8
44	F2	Manage a programme of complementary projects	8

What are the fees?

You can register for the whole course or take the unit route.

The unit route provides certification unit by unit and has a higher charge for this.

As the NVQ is tailored to your specific circumstances and requirements an individualised quote can be obtained by contacting us.

You may be eligible for up to £1,000 of support for this training via the Leader First Service – contact us for details.

To discuss whether this course is right for you:

Please call us on 01298 213511 or e-mail: karen@joanpattersonassociates.com
Write to: Joan Patterson Associates, 9 Spencer Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9DX

Please state the course title in any correspondence.

Or complete the NVQ Application Form and return it us now!