Attendance / Duration
This course is delivered in 6 face to face sessions. (Additional time is needed for self-directed study and assignment preparation)Overview
Start Date: Monday 18 January 2027. This qualification is designed to support practising or aspiring managers, who supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes.Cost
£1775 (Payment Plan options available, please contact our finance department for further information). Full funding is available through the New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (NFWDF) subject to individual eligibility. Please note, the NFWDF requires you to discuss your application with your employer before applying. If you have already done this, or if you/your employer is paying your fee, please click 'Apply Now'.
Course Dates
- Monday, 18 January 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
- Monday, 25 January 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
- Monday, 01 February 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
- Monday, 08 February 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
- Monday, 22 February 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
- Monday, 01 March 2027 (09:30 - 16:30)
What's Involved?
This qualifications is designed to support practising or aspiring managers, who supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes. They will set and monitor goals and objectives by providing instruction, direction and guidance. Day to day operational and project activities are a key part of their role.
The vocationally related qualification enables supervisory managers to develop their core knowledge, skills and behaviours in a supportive trainer-led and peer- supported environment. Further online learning support is made available through the Chartered Management Institute membership and the ManagementDirect learning portal, for the duration of study.
Course Content
Unit 331 – Approaches to Managing and Leading People and Teams
An effective First Line Manager is equipped with the knowledge skills and behaviours to engage, motivate and inspire people and teams. This is underpinned by an understanding of how to manage and lead people, in a way that not only provides clear direction, but recognises and responds to individual needs and aspirations through the promotion of equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. On successful completion of the unit, First Line Managers will have developed an understanding of management and leadership theory and styles, and the practical methods that can be employed to lead people and teams with impact.
Unit 334 – Contributing to the Management of Change
Change is an inevitable, yet an often feared, part of work and life. With the right tools and techniques, approaches can be developed to manage it effectively. Change management begins with an understanding of the reasons, type and scope of change, its benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation as well as how barriers and challenges to change can be overcome. On successful completion of the unit, First Line Managers will know how to contribute to the effective delivery and implementation of change.
Assessment
Two written assignments of approx. 2,000 words will require to be submitted following completion of teaching delivery. Foundation Chartered Manager status and the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Management and Leadership will be awarded upon successful completion of both assessments.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, and forms part of a development pathway with Ayrshire College allowing individuals to subsequently work towards the CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership and/or full Chartered Manager status.