Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices though most will be expected to hold 5 GCSEs at grade 5 (C) or higher. Prior experience may also be considered. Apprentices should also have achieved qualifications in English and mathematics at a minimum of level 2 or equivalent. Where this is not the case, apprentices must complete these by the end of the apprenticeship.

Assessment for the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership is via practical work-based assignments provided by the college. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context. The end-point assessment for the Team Leader Apprenticeship involves a review of the apprentice’s portfolio of evidence which is collated during their work/study time; an externally set knowledge test; and an interview/competency-based discussion relating to the apprentice’s Continual Professional Development Log. Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate. 

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is an opportunity to study CMI courses at level 5 and higher.

We work with a range of large and small  employers that support apprentices throughout their journey.

The knowledge element of the apprenticeship will be delivered through the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership. The apprenticeship covers a wide range of business management skills and knowledge, including organisational performance, interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness.   

Example units

• Principles of management and leadership

• Managing a team to achieve results

• Building stakeholder relationships using effective communication

• Contributing to the delivery of a project

• Managing daily activities to achieve results

• Managing budgets and resources

• Managing data and information

• Managing own personal and professional development