LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Level 5 Certificate

Level 5
Skill Up
eCampus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for practising middle managers, helping them to develop their skills and experience, improve performance and prepare for senior management responsibilities. It allows learners to use core management techniques to drive better results and to develop an ability to lead, motivate and inspire. It also helps prepare learners for strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management and benchmarking managerial skills.

Throughout the course, participants will explore various aspects of leadership and management. They will gain a deep understanding of leadership theories and styles, and how they can be applied in different organisational contexts. Participants will learn essential skills such as communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, which are crucial for effective leadership and management.

The Level 5 Certificate involves approximately 80 hours of student contact time and will be timetabled for one evening per week. This will be delivered fully online. There will also be an expectation that students will undertake independent study.

All staff delivering on this programme are highly experienced with extensive knowledge of management and leadership.

This course will be delivered, supported and assessed through the use of common digital tools such as Microsoft Office, online learning resources and online meetings. Prospective learners should therefore have a level of competence and confidence in the use of IT before applying for this course.

All course delivery and support will be through remote online sessions, which do not require physical attendance in College. Prospective learners must ensure that they have sufficient IT and internet access to facilitate this.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) will be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams) and will play an important role in the allocation of places.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language. For entry to this programme, applicants should have attained a C grade in GCSE English language and a C grade in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) .
Applicants must have achieved a Level 3 qualification and be currently employed in a leadership and management role
Must attend interview, prior to any offers being made for this course.

Eligibility for this course includes:

Applicants should have achieved a level 3 qualification through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved qualifications.
Applicants must be currently employed in a leadership/managerial role.

You must upload the following documents to the application portal:

Photographic ID
Qualifications achieved
Letter/e-mail from your employer to state that you are in a leadership/management role

This course is funded through the Skill Up programme. All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the course start date.
Applicants must have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course. Proof of this will be required to progress application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
If required, applicants must be available to register in person at an SRC Campus.
Applicants must meet the academic eligibility criteria for each course applied to.

Documentation confirming eligibility of the above criteria will be requested prior to securing a place on the course.

Candidates are permitted to complete a maximum of two free courses at a time with any Skill Up provider and must be available to attend class during published class times.

Places on Skill Up courses are limited and course dates are subject to change. Minimum numbers will be required for a course to run.

Modules include:

Becoming an effective leader
Making professional presentations
Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation
Management communications

Assessment is completed through assignments which are submitted online.

The Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management is a recognised qualification in its own right. Level 5 holders may be eligible for entrance onto the Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management offered at Southern Regional College.

Upon successful completion of the Leadership and Management Level 5 Certificate, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to take on middle and senior leadership and management roles in a variety of industries and sectors. They will be prepared to lead teams, manage projects, and drive organisational success. Graduates may find employment opportunities as department managers, senior managers or progress to higher-level management positions.