leicester college - employers' guide 2014/15 - leadership and management

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For every organisation, effective leadership and management is integral to success. Good managers and leaders can take an organisation forward and enable it to fulfil its objectives through confident and motivated staff.

Providing existing staff with opportunities to develop their leadership and management skills makes it possible to recruit internally for more senior roles, saving time and money.

We offer a wide range of training and recognised qualifications which are designed to enable team leaders, supervisors and managers to develop their skills and effectiveness as leaders.

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Leadership and Management

Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship is a work-based training programme which allows employees to complement the skills that they learn, develop and use within the workplace with theoretical knowledge gained at College.

Training outcomesOn completion employees will achieve:• a NVQ in their chosen occupation (NVQ Level 2 for

Intermediate Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3 for Advanced Apprenticeships and NVQ Level 4/5 for Higher Apprenticeships)

• technical certificates relevant to their occupation and level of work

• Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT• workplace Health and Safety knowledge.

AssessmentAssessment is undertaken in the workplace and at College. Employees should demonstrate competence across various work-based tasks and compile a portfolio of evidence.

Team LeadershipIntermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2406 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?This apprenticeship can be applied across a broad range of sectors and job roles. Good managers and team leaders are essential to the success of any business, so the skills gained on this apprenticeship are valuable, as well as being transferable.

Who should attend?Employees will need to be employed in a team leading role and have staff to manage to complete this training.

Duration12 to 24 months depending on the employee.

ProgressionEmployees will be able to progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Management if their job role allows.

Management Advanced Apprenticeship


What is the training about?The training is for employed supervisors or managers who wish to further develop skills and knowledge as well as practical work experience in any environment in a management role.

Who should attend?Employees need to be employed in a management role within their organisation.

Duration18 to 24 months depending on the employee.

ProgressionSuccessful employees could progress to higher apprenticeships or advance within their sector.

Nylacast, an engineering plastics company based in Thurmaston, celebrated ten members of the team successfully completing a two-year Advanced Apprenticeship in Management.

The on-site training was delivered at one of the Nylacast’s Leicester sites. The course was completed by staff from departments including sales, marketing, and production and warehousing.

HR Manager, Ian Mallabone commented: “The success of this programme has been very beneficial to both the individuals and the company. To carry on the success, we have now embarked on an ILM Team Leading NVQ course with a group of team leaders across the business.”

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The economic contribution of Leicester College to the local business community in Leicester City and Leicestershire is £269.3 million per year.EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013

Flexible training for Managers ESF

Course Code: C2269 Fees: £0 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?This training is ideal for employees who want to enhance their career prospects in Management. It has been designed for new managers to help employees consolidate skills and knowledge as they start on the first rung of management.

For practising first-line managers, this will further develop their management and leadership skills, build business knowledge and boost career prospects.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements, but employees should be new to their management or leadership roles.

Training outcomesYou will study three units in management skills to include topics such as: • problem solving and decision making• understanding Leadership• Motivation

Employees have great flexibility in the choice of units they study as these will be tailored to suit both their needs and your employer’s business. It will support employees to up-skill or progress in their career.

Duration15 weeks.

AssessmentThis course is assessed in the workplace.

ProgressionOnce employees have completed this training they could consider progressing onto an Apprenticeship programme or other accredited training. Alternatively this training could support their progression/promotion at work.

Conflict Management Certificate

Course Code: C0239 Fees: £120Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?The aim of this training is to introduce delegates to the impact of conflict in the workplace and explore resources that can be used to help reduce or remove conflict.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements but is particularly suitable for those delegates in management or leadership roles.

Training outcomesThe session will look at the following areas: identify causes of conflict at work, describe the stages in the development of conflict, explore the effects of conflict on individual and team performance at work, explore recognised techniques a manager could use to minimise and resolve conflict in the workplace, describe how a manager could create harmony at work and engender a positive atmosphere in order to minimise the adverse effects of conflict.

DurationOne day (the training can also be delivered as two half days).

AssessmentDelegates will receive a College certificate.

ProgressionDelegates could progress to an NVQ or apprenticeship programme in management or team leading, or other business-related training.

Coaching and MentoringCertificate


What is the training about?This workshop will investigate delegates’ coaching and mentoring capabilities by applying their skills to different scenarios.

The course will explore the essential skills of coaching and mentoring: listening, questioning, feedback and develop your existing coaching and mentoring skills. It will also define the role of a coach and mentor, discuss the process of coaching and mentoring, explore the ideas and theory of different coaching/mentoring models, and identify the benefits of each model for different coaching/mentoring situations

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements but is particularly suitable for those delegates in leadership roles.

Training outcomesBy the end of this training delegates will understand and be able to promote the benefits of learning, give feedback and develop a learning plan whilst considering individual and organisational needs, improve communication and understand body language.



ProgressionDelegates can progress to any Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) training for team leaders or managers.

Appraisal Training Certificate


What is the training about?Appraisal training explains the process of appraisals and explores delegate’s own feelings and attitudes to the process.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements but this course is particularly suitable for those delegates in leadership roles.

Training outcomesDelegates will develop the skills needed to produce constructive and effective performance of their staff. During the day delegates will look at planning, objective setting and giving constructive feedback.



ProgressionDelegates can progress to any Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) course for team leaders or managers.

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94% of employers said that Leicester College gives a value for money service

(Employer Survey 2014)

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Flexible training for Team Leaders ESF


What is the training about?This training is ideal for employees who want to enhance their career prospects in Team Leading. It has been designed for team leaders with a degree of authority for managing resources, looking to motivate their team members as well as achieve agreed outputs.

This programme gives employees the opportunity to gain recognition and enhance the core competences needed by today’s team leaders.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements but employees should be new team leading.

Training outcomesYou will study three units in management skills. Including: • set objectives and provide support for team members • plan, allocate and monitor work of a team • make effective decisions.

Employees will have great flexibility in the choice of units they study as these will be tailored to suit both their needs and the employer’s business. It will support employees to up-skill or progress in their career.

DurationThis is a 15 week course

AssessmentThis course is assessed via coursework.

ProgressionOnce they have completed this training employees can consider progressing onto an Apprenticeship programme or other accredited training. Alternatively this training could support their progression/promotion at work.

Team Leading ILM NVQ Diploma


What is the training about?Team leading is specially designed to give practising or aspiring team leaders a solid foundation in their formal professional development as a leader.

Who should attend?Employees must be in a supervisory position within their organisation.

Training outcomesThe outcomes will give employees a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader and the limits of their authority and accountability.

Employees will need to complete a minimum of 40 credits, 22 from mandatory units:• manage personal performance and development• communicate work related information• lead and manage a team• principles of team leading• understanding business.

Employees will then need to select 18 credits from a range of optional units that best fits their job role.

DurationSix to nine months, depending on the employee.

AssessmentAssessment is continuous.

ProgressionTo a Level 3 in management if the employee’s job role allows.

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Team Leading Knowledge NCFE Certificate

Course Codes: C0477 Fees: 3Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?This distance learning course is ideal for employees wanting to develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of effective team leadership. Who should attend?There are no academic requirements but employees must be 19 and over and have lived in the EU for the past three years to qualify for funding.

Training outcomesThe course is made up of four work books with accompanying resources. The topics covered are: • preparing to lead the team • supporting the development of self and team members• communication within the team• how to motivate your team • the role of the team leader in relation to Equality

and Diversity.

Duration12 weeks.

AssessmentAssessment is via coursework.

ProgressionThe course can support employees in their current role or with career progression. The learner could progress onto a higher level qualification such as a Level 3 QCF or Apprenticeship.



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For learners studying at level 4 and above at Leicester College, average lifetime earnings will be £1,070,769 an increase of £353,104 compared to level 3EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013

Time Management Certificate


What is the training about?Time management training will help delegates to examine what they spend time doing and how to create additional time in order to improve productivity.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements.

Training outcomesDuring the day delegates will examine the reasons for being effective, identify their needs for personal effectiveness, know the areas that they need to improve upon, and learn skills and techniques needed to make the most of themselves and their time. Delegates will also look at the real cost of their time and the effect this has on the workplace.

DurationOne day (the training can also be delivered over two half days).

AssessmentDelegates will receive a College Certificate of Attendance.

ProgressionDelegates can progress to a NVQ or apprenticeship Level 2 or 3 in Marketing, Business Administration or Customer Service.


ILM Leadership and Team Skills Certificate VRQ


What is the training about?This training is specially designed to give practising or aspiring team leaders a solid foundation in their formal development as a leader.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements except that delegates are required to be in a supervisory position within their organisation

Training outcomesThis is a concise qualification designed to give delegates a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader and the limits of their authority and accountability. The mandatory unit in ‘developing yourself as a team leader’ is a good starting point for team/cell leaders who are new to their roles or for aspiring leaders who wish to gain a solid understanding of the principles and practicalities of team leading.

DurationEvening classes/workshops run from 6 to 9pm. Delegates will then have time to submit their assignments in a 12 month period.

AssessmentAssessment is continuous via coursework.

ProgressionTo a Level 3 in Management if the job role allows this. Alternatively delegates could gain more confidence in their team leading role and could lead to promotion within the organisation to a more senior management role.

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ILM Management NVQ Diploma


If your employee is aged 24 or over, 24+ Advanced Learning Loans are available. Please see page 67 for further details.

What is the training about?This training will allow practising or potential first line managers to develop their management skills, gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding required for leadership and management.

Who should attend?Employees must be working as a practising first line manager.

Training outcomesThis training broadens the skills, knowledge and behaviours of managers in a more flexible and practical way related to today’s leadership and management practices.

Employees must complete 55 credits. The mandatory units make up 31 credits and consist of• manage personal and professional development• manage team performance• principles of leadership and managements• principles of people management• principles of business.

Employees will then select optional units up to a minimum of 24 credits that best suits their job role.

DurationOne year, depending on the employee.


ProgressionOn successful completion of this training employees could progress to a higher level NVQ in management or appropriate occupational area, providing the employees occupation allows this. Employees may expect to benefit from enhanced career prospects within management and leadership.

ILM Leadership and Team Skills Award ESF


What is the training about?This course is designed to give delegates a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader now or to help future career development.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements, apart from the need to be employed either full-time or part-time, working eight hours or more per week in a company with fewer than 250 employees and to be aged 19 or over

Training outcomesDelegates will learn about developing themselves as a team leader:• understand the role and responsibilities of the team leader.• be able to seek feedback on their workplace performance

to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement • understand how to integrate new members in the team• know how to coach individuals in the team.

DurationDelegates will attend College for five weeks then will be required to complete assignments and submit work after this period.


ProgressionOnce they have completed this training they delegates consider progressing onto an Apprenticeship programme or other accredited training. Alternatively this training could support their progression/promotion at work.

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ILM Leadership and Team Skills Award


What is the training about?This training is specially designed to give practising or aspiring team leaders a solid foundation in their formal development as a leader.

It is a concise qualification designed to give employees a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader and the limits of their authority and accountability.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements except that employees have to be in a supervisory position within their organisation.

Training outcomesThe mandatory unit in “developing yourself as a team leader” is a good starting point for team leaders who are new to their roles, or for aspiring leaders who wish to gain a solid understanding of the principles and practicalities of team leading.

DurationThis training runs for seven weeks, from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, then six to nine months to complete assignments.


ProgressionEmployees often progress to a Level 3 in management if their job role allows this.

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ILM Leadership and Team Skills Award


What is the training about?This course is ideal if you want to develop your abilities in managing or leading teams but have no formal training.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements, apart from the need to be employed either full-time or part-time, working 8 hours or more per week for a company with fewer than 250 employees and to be aged 19 and over.

Training outcomesYou will learn about:problem solving and decision making:• know how to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact• know how to gather and interpret information to

solve a problem• know how to evaluate options to make a decision• know how to plan, monitor and review the

implementation and communication of decisions.

understanding training and coaching in the workplace:• understand how to provide training appropriate to

the workplace.• understand how to coach an individual in an organisation.

Duration15 weeks.


ProgressionOnce you have completed this training employees can consider progressing onto an Apprenticeship programme or other accredited training. Alternatively this training could support progression/promotion at work.

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ILM Leadership and Management VRQ Certificate

Course Code: C0282 Fees: £1,448 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?This course is aimed at companies who wish to enrol large groups and is ideal for employees who have management responsibilities but no formal training and are serious about developing their abilities.

Who should attend?No specific requirements are needed.

Training outcomesThe qualifications are made up of a wide range of units covering core management skills such as understanding how to organise and delegate, skills in communication, team leadership, change, innovation and managing people and relationships. This flexibility in unit choice allows the qualification to be tailored to meet the needs of the employee and the employer.

It supports practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management and managers who need to lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.

DurationOne year.


ProgressionSuccessful employees may expect to benefit from enhanced career prospects within management and leadership.

ILM Leadership and Management Award


What is the training about?This award is a concise qualification which gives an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge, and understanding required by today’s first line manager.

Who should attend?Employees need to be in a first line management role to undertake this training.

Training outcomesThis training supports practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management and managers who need to lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures. Units include understanding how to organise and delegate, communication, team leadership, change, innovation and managing people and relationships. This flexibility in unit choice allows the qualification to be tailored to meet the needs of the individual and employer.

DurationThree hours per week for 11 weeks.

AssessmentAssessment will be continuous through work based assignments.

ProgressionEmployees often progress to the Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Management as this training provides the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ. Successful employees may expect to benefit from enhanced career prospects within management and leadership.

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Management Certificate

Course Code: C0528/C1229 Fees: £1,950 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?Employees will gain a valid management qualification that supports the experience they have gained.

Who should attend?Ideally employees will be employed in a management role within your organisation

Training outcomesThe course is made up of six or seven units, including personal development, setting objectives, managing change, team building, and conflict management.

The course consists of observations, case studies and a workbook to prove knowledge and competence. Employees can also access additional training/coaching as necessary to complete the course.

DurationVariable, depending on the employee.

AssessmentAssessment will be continuous.

ProgressionEmployees may want to progress on to NVQ level 5 Diploma in Management or look to move up the management ladder or into a new management role within another organisation.


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Best practice management development can result in a 23% increase in organisational performance.BIS report – Leadership and Management in the UK – The Key to Sustainable GrowthILM Management

NVQ Diploma

Course Code: C0237 Fees: £2,200 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 5

What is the training about?This diploma will allow practising or potential middle managers to develop their management skills, gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding required to demonstrate their occupational competence in leadership and management.

Who should attend?Employees must be working in a senior management position, with strategic responsibilities.

Training outcomesThis training broadens the skills, knowledge and behaviours in a more flexible and practical way related to today’s leadership and management practices.

DurationOne year.

AssessmentAssessment will be continuous.

ProgressionOn successful completion of this training, employees could progress to a higher level NVQ in management or appropriate occupational area, providing the employees occupation allows this. Employees may expect to benefit from enhanced career prospects within management and leadership.

ILM Leadership and Management Skills Award


What is the training about?The qualification explores leadership roles and theories, self-leadership, emotional intelligence, winning and maintaining commitment, setting and communicating direction.

Who should attend?There are no formal entry requirements, but employees will normally be either practising or aspiring middle managers with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the training.

Training outcomesThe training covers becoming an effective leader and developing and leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

DurationSix weeks.

AssessmentWritten assignments at the end of the training which must be submitted within six months of the training finishing.

ProgressionLevel 5 NVQ in Leadership. This training provides the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ if the employee’s job role allows this.

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