Level 3 Award in First Line Management

Prerequisites

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department.

If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a hard copy to CPPD. Your place will not be confirmed until we have received a signed copy of your application form.

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form

• University staff
• College staff; please note a fee applies for this course
• Non-University Teaching Institutions teaching staff; please note a fee applies for this course

You must attend all five sessions

Number of sessions: 5

• to understand the manager’s role in leading and developing their team or function
• to be able to establish effective working relationships through improved communication
• to be able to use problem-solving and decision-making skills to improve the area you manage
• to demonstrate good management and HR practice
• to have achieved a nationally recognised qualification

Please note that a fee of £600 is payable (a purchase order number will be required) for any college and Non-University Teaching Institution staff wishing to attend.

• This course is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), a national awarding body specialising in management qualifications.
  
  
• Assessment is by the production of three pieces of work: a work-based assignment and two reflective reviews. These need to demonstrate how you have applied your learning from the programme to your work. You will also need to complete the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Essentials e-learning module in your own time (approx 1 hour).
  
  
• The sessions focus on developing skills in the context of working within the University. Each session involves a combination of theory and opportunities to practice the new skills learnt. The methods used will include tutor input, small group and individual activities, case studies, practice sessions, videos and group discussions. You are encouraged to build on previous experience and to continually relate course content back to the issues and situations you face in your workplace.

• For those who have (or are aspiring to have) responsibilities for others, including managers, team leaders or supervisors
• You must attend all five sessions and complete the assessment requirements to qualify for the award

Five full day sessions