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CMI Management Apprenticeships in Wales are accredited onto the Specification of Apprenticeships in Wales (SASW) framework.
The framework sets out high quality apprenticeships at a range of levels, underpinning the knowledge and skills the occupation requires - from Team Leader to Middle Manager.
Each apprenticeship requires completion of:
Who is it for? Team Leader; Section Leader; Floor Manager; Helpdesk Manager; Trainee Supervisor; Team Co-Ordinator
Responsibilities Team Leaders play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, including: monitoring work, giving feedback, briefing teams, supporting team members, resolving problems, procuring supplies, project management and delivering and improving customer service
CMI Qualification: CMI Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (Combined) Qualification Number/QN: 601/3795/2 Qualification level: Level 2 / Diploma Typical Entry requirements: None Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 1*
Who is it for? Section Manager; First Line Manager; Assistant Manager; Trainee Manager; Senior Supervisor; Junior Non-Commissioned Officer
Responsibilities Managers play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: planning, allocating & monitoring the work of a team, supporting team members, managing conflict, resolving problems, project management, agreeing budgets and managing customer service
CMI Qualification: CMI Level 3 Diploma in Team Leading (Combined) Qualification Number/QN: 601/3779/4 Qualification level: Level 3 / Diploma Typical Entry requirements: None Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*
Who is it for? Manager; Head of Function; Area Manager
Responsibilities Managers play an integral role in in developing and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: managing team dynamics, delegation and capability building, planning and managing projects, and managing budgets
CMI Qualification: CMI Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership Qualification Number/QN: 601/6877/8 and 601/0100/3 Qualification level: Level 4 / Diploma Typical Entry requirements: None Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*
Who is it for? Manager; Senior Manager; Head of Department; Director.
Responsibilities Managers operating at this level play an integral role in setting and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: informing strategic decision making, managing budgets, planning and implementing change, leading teams and managing programmes of complementary projects
CMI Qualification: CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership and CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership Qualification Number/QN: 601/3780/0 and 603/2392/9 Qualification level: Level 5 / Diploma Typical Entry requirements: None Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*
*Core/Career Skills are not delivered by CMI