Course Duration
Up to 18 months
Cost
No cost to the learner or employer. Fully funded by the Welsh Government
Qualification Units
Vocational, Theory and Essential Skills
Enrolment
Comprehensive enrolment process and support provided from a designated assessor
Overview
The Level 4 Diploma is a Higher Apprenticeship programme which is funded by Welsh Government. The programme aims to develop management and leadership skills and techniques through a mixed assessment approach, providing a qualification that is highly valued and internationally recognised across all sectors of industry.
Who is this qualification designed for?
This qualification is designed for new and aspiring department heads, leaders and other middle managers – really get to grips with the role, gain comprehensive business knowledge and develop the skills you need to lead and inspire others at this level.
Benefits for individuals:
- Develop the capabilities and personal awareness you need to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Accredit your experience with a nationally recognised qualification that is transferable across multiple professions
- A valuable personal development tool which provides clear benefits to those who want to self develop or want career progression
- Flexible learning approach, working around you and your commitments
Benefits for employers:
- Develops employees’ management and leadership skills
- Develop managers who are more effective, strategic, communicative, and capable of driving positive organisational outcomes
- Develop managers who can assess and improve their own leadership styles and behaviours
- Develop middle managers with an advanced understanding of their role and function in your organisation
- Flexible choice of units – tailor this qualification to close skills gaps in your organisation
Callum Davies, Newport Live
"This qualification has given me the knowledge to approach challenges with additional confidence... now I can speak with assurance and feel right in what I'm saying."
Bernadette Boniol, Goleudy
"The I have found this qualification to be extremely interesting. I’ve come to the realisation that it will provide me with transferable skills that will benefit me throughout my career."
Leila Connolly, The Outdoor Partnership
" There were many unexpected learning points, and it gave me the chance to review policies and suggest improvements."
How is the qualification assessed?
Mixed methods which could include:
- Written work
- Professional discussion
- Question and answer
- Observation of performance
- Work related evidence
