Reference Number: ST0385
Details of the apprenticeship standard and occupational profile:
An Operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Roles may include: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers.
Typical job titles are Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers
| QAN | TBC |
|---|---|
| Type | End-point Assessment |
| Level | 5 |
| Product Code | L3EPAODM |
| Duration of Apprenticeship | 30 Months (not including EPA) |
| EPA Components | 1. Professional discussion (underpinned by a portfolio of evidence) 2. Project proposal, presentation and questioning |
The EPA period should only start once the employer is satisfied that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level set out in the occupational standard, that is to say they have achieved occupational competence. In making this decision, the employer may take advice from the apprentice’s training provider(s), but the decision must ultimately be made solely by the employer.
Apprentices must not be put forward for their End-point Assessment before they are ready.
Further information can be found at the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) webpage –
Operations or departmental manager / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
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