Course overview
This apprenticeship programme offers comprehensive training for professionals seeking to excel as operations managers, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to lead teams, oversee projects, and drive organisational success. The course is designed to align operations with strategic goals while fostering a healthy, supportive workplace culture that prioritises mental wellbeing.
Central to this programme is the integration of mental health awareness into leadership practices. Participants will develop an understanding of key concepts surrounding Mental Health, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, enabling them to recognise and address these issues within their teams effectively. By fostering a culture of care and support, operations managers will learn to promote employee wellbeing, resilience, and productivity in the workplace.
The programme instills a commitment to ethical and legal standards, preparing managers to navigate regulatory requirements and implement practices that align with organisational values. Problem-solving, decision-making, and change management are integral parts of the curriculum, ensuring participants can navigate complexity and uncertainty effectively.
By the end of the apprenticeship, participants will be equipped to excel as operations managers who not only drive organisational success but also create a workplace culture that values mental health, ethical practices, and adaptability. With these skills, they will be empowered to lead teams, optimise resources, and support long-term organisational growth.
The learner journey
1. 20 months on-programme – This is when the individual will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours which will support them for their End-Point Assessment. The learner could partake in a combination of activities, such as classroom based sessions, mentoring, shadowing, bespoke resources and off-site visits in order to support their learning and development.
You will be required to spend at least six hours a week on off-the-job training in order to meet the course requirements.
2. Gateway – After the 20 months teaching and learning, you, your training provider and the learner will review the learners journey and decide whether it is the right time for the on-programme assessment.
3. End-Point Assessment – This is when your learner will need to demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, through an on demand knowledge test, a professional discussion, practical observation and business project.
Eligibility
Those with an annual wage bill of less than £3m do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Instead, 95% of each apprenticeship is funded by the government whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer to enhance the skills of their employee.
- Employers are also be eligible for a £1000 incentive payment if the apprentice is aged 16–18.
- Employers with less than 50 employees and where the apprentice is aged 16–18, the government will fund 100% of the apprentice and are eligible for a £1000 incentive payment.
- Employers with those aged 19+ the government will continue to fund 95% of the apprenticeship programme whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer.
Businesses can manage this through the Apprenticeship Service online account.
Find out more
To learn additional information about this apprenticeship, you can explore our Course Sheet or Learner Journey.