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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship is offered at three levels. It can help you train new employees, as well as upskill existing staff and those already in a managerial role. The apprenticeship covers areas such as leadership, communication and project management, coaching and change management. It provides the skills needed for managerial roles of all levels – from first line and middle managers, to senior managers.
Qualifications
SCQF level 7
Your employee will study for a qualification in Management at SCQF level 7.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, employees will have the skills and knowledge they need for roles including:
- senior supervisor
- section head
- developer
- manager
They could also progress to further training, including the Modern Apprenticeship in Management at SCQF level 9. Or they can progress to courses in further or higher education. They could also work towards qualifications from professional bodies. These include the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) or Chartered Institute of Management.
SCQF level 9
Your employee will study for a qualification in Management at SCQF level 9.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 7, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and experience they need for roles including:
- departmental head
- senior developer
- manager
They could also progress to further training, including the Modern Apprenticeship in Management at SCQF level 11. Or they can progress to courses in further or higher education. They can also work towards qualifications from professional bodies. These include the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) or Chartered Institute of Management.
SCQF level 11
Your employee will study for a qualification in Management at SCQF level 11.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 9, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, employees will have the skills and experience they need for roles including:
- director
- general manager
- executive manager
They could progress to courses in further or higher education. They could also work towards qualifications from professional bodies. These include the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) or Chartered Institute of Management.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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