Level 5 Leadership and Management

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Technical knowledge, strategic insight and practical expertise

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for project managers, department heads, and other practising middle managers.  Develop your skills and experience, improve your performance and prepare for senior management responsibilities.
Results for you
  • Use core management techniques to drive better results
  • Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire
  • Provide strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management
  • Benchmark your managerial skills
  • Raise your profile in your organisation.
Impact for your employer
  • Encourage strategic thinking at this level of management, to foster business improvement
  • Engage middle managers with training and development – this qualification is designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals
  • Customise this qualification to your development needs.

Focus on the skills you need

This qualification is available as a concise Award, a broader Certificate or a very comprehensive Diploma. Each unit in this qualification focuses on a specific set of skills and knowledge, in six broad areas:

  • Working with people – a range of units including how to deal effectively with stress and conflict, manage remote workers, build excellent customer relations
  • Managing yourself and personal skills – including units that focus on assessing your own leadership performance,  and developing critical thinking
  • Providing direction – such as leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives, and making strong and informed management decisions.
  • Facilitating innovation and change – for example, build a culture of continued improvement, and lead people through change
  • Achieving results – such as managing for efficiency and effectiveness, and managing projects that get results
  • Using resources – including managing facilities and managing information.

Work with your employer or training provider to find the units that best fit your individual and organisational requirements.

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Award

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Qualification level
Credit Value

The range of credits a learner must undertake to gain this qualification

6 - 12
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

The qualification is structured into 2 groups. At least hour of induction and at least 3 hours of tutorial support are required. There are no mandatory units and a wide range of optional units. Learners must attain a minimum of 6 credits and no more than 12 credits to achieve this qualification.
Certificate

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Qualification level
Credit Value

The range of credits a learner must undertake to gain this qualification

13 - 36
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

The qualification is structured into 2 groups. At least 2 hours of induction and at least 7 hours of tutorial support are required. There are no mandatory units and a wide range of optional units. Learners must attain a minimum of 13 credits and no more than 36 credits to achieve this qualification.
Diploma

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Credit Value

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37 - 37
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

The qualification is structured into 2 groups. At least 2 hours of induction and at least 7 hours of tutorial support are required. There are no mandatory units and a wide range of optional units. Learners must attain a minimum of 37 credits and to achieve this qualification.

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Award

Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management (FPR)

Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 60 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum of 6 credits, maximum of 12 credits
  • Minimum of 2 units, with all units taken from Group 1. 

Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is130 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum 13 credits and maximum 36. 
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 6 credits taken from Group 2. 

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 370 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Total credit value of 37
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 18 credits taken from Group 2.
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Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH
  • 8607-501 Level 5 Managing Improvement 3 8
  • 8607-502 Level 5 Making a Financial Case 3 14
  • 8607-503 Level 5 Developing Critical Thinking 4 18
  • 8607-504 Level 5 Leading Innovation and Change 5 24
  • 8607-505 Level 5 Managing Individual Development 4 18
  • 8607-506 Level 5 Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation 3 8
  • 8607-507 Level 5 Understanding the Organisation Environment 5 24
  • 8607-508 Level 5 Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics 3 12
  • 8607-509 Level 5 Managing Customer Relations 3 10
  • 8607-510 Level 5 Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness 4 18
  • 8607-511 Level 5 Managing Projects in the Organisation 4 18
  • 8607-512 Level 5 Managing Resources 4 12
  • 8607-513 Level 5 Managing Information 4 12
  • 8607-514 Level 5 Managing Recruitment 5 24
  • 8607-515 Level 5 Managing Work Analysis 3 12
  • 8607-516 Level 5 Analysing and Interpreting Statistics to Inform Management Decisions 2 10
  • 8607-517 Level 5 Understanding the Management of Facilities 2 9
  • 8607-518 Level 5 Making Professional Presentations 2 9
  • 8607-519 Level 5 Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives 4 18
  • 8607-520 Level 5 Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance 6 15
  • 8607-521 Level 5 Managing Own Continuing Professional Development 15 20
  • 8607-522 Level 5 Becoming an Effective Leader 5 9
  • 8607-523 Level 5 Preparing to Apply Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 8 8
  • 8607-524 Level 5 Applying Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 11 12
  • 8607-525 Level 5 Improving and Maintaining the Organisation's Environmental Performance 5 14
  • 8607-526 Level 5 Managing Remote Workers 5 12
  • 8607-527 Level 5 Partnership Working 4 10
  • 8607-528 Level 5 Understanding Governance of Organisations 6 18
  • 8607-529 Level 5 Knowledge and Information Management 5 14
  • 8607-531 Level 5 Improving Own Leadership Performance Through Action Learning 15 36
  • 8607-532 Level 5 Learning Through Complex Workplace Activities 60 30
  • 8607-533 Level 5 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 3 8
  • 8607-550 Level 5 Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Management Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context 6 20
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Certificate

Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (ILMA1)

Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 60 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum of 6 credits, maximum of 12 credits
  • Minimum of 2 units, with all units taken from Group 1. 

Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is130 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum 13 credits and maximum 36. 
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 6 credits taken from Group 2. 

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 370 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Total credit value of 37
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 18 credits taken from Group 2.
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Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH
  • 8607-501 Level 5 Managing Improvement 3 8
  • 8607-502 Level 5 Making a Financial Case 3 14
  • 8607-503 Level 5 Developing Critical Thinking 4 18
  • 8607-504 Level 5 Leading Innovation and Change 5 24
  • 8607-505 Level 5 Managing Individual Development 4 18
  • 8607-506 Level 5 Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation 3 8
  • 8607-507 Level 5 Understanding the Organisation Environment 5 24
  • 8607-508 Level 5 Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics 3 12
  • 8607-509 Level 5 Managing Customer Relations 3 10
  • 8607-510 Level 5 Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness 4 18
  • 8607-511 Level 5 Managing Projects in the Organisation 4 18
  • 8607-512 Level 5 Managing Resources 4 12
  • 8607-513 Level 5 Managing Information 4 12
  • 8607-514 Level 5 Managing Recruitment 5 24
  • 8607-515 Level 5 Managing Work Analysis 3 12
  • 8607-516 Level 5 Analysing and Interpreting Statistics to Inform Management Decisions 2 10
  • 8607-517 Level 5 Understanding the Management of Facilities 2 9
  • 8607-518 Level 5 Making Professional Presentations 2 9
  • 8607-519 Level 5 Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives 4 18
  • 8607-520 Level 5 Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance 6 15
  • 8607-521 Level 5 Managing Own Continuing Professional Development 15 20
  • 8607-522 Level 5 Becoming an Effective Leader 5 9
  • 8607-523 Level 5 Preparing to Apply Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 8 8
  • 8607-524 Level 5 Applying Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 11 12
  • 8607-525 Level 5 Improving and Maintaining the Organisation's Environmental Performance 5 14
  • 8607-526 Level 5 Managing Remote Workers 5 12
  • 8607-527 Level 5 Partnership Working 4 10
  • 8607-528 Level 5 Understanding Governance of Organisations 6 18
  • 8607-529 Level 5 Knowledge and Information Management 5 14
  • 8607-531 Level 5 Improving Own Leadership Performance Through Action Learning 15 36
  • 8607-550 Level 5 Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Management Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context 6 20

Group 2

    Unit Title CV GLH
  • 8607-400 Level 4 Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance 4 15
  • 8607-401 Level 4 Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity 4 6
  • 8607-402 Level 4 Managing Equality and Diversity in Own Area 4 12
  • 8607-403 Level 4 Managing Risk in the Workplace 3 6
  • 8607-404 Level 4 Delegating Authority in the Workplace 3 3
  • 8607-405 Level 4 Developing People in the Workplace 5 21
  • 8607-406 Level 4 Developing Your Leadership Styles 4 10
  • 8607-407 Level 4 Understanding Financial Management 3 12
  • 8607-408 Level 4 Management Communication 4 18
  • 8607-409 Level 4 Managing Personal Development 15 6
  • 8607-410 Level 4 Managing the Analysis of Secondary Data 4 15
  • 8607-411 Level 4 Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment 2 9
  • 8607-412 Level 4 Managing Meetings 3 15
  • 8607-413 Level 4 Managing Marketing Activities 3 15
  • 8607-414 Level 4 Data Collection and Analysis to Justify Management Decision Making 2 10
  • 8607-415 Level 4 Motivating People in the Workplace 2 6
  • 8607-416 Level 4 Solving Problems by Making Effective Decisions in the Workplace 3 14
  • 8607-417 Level 4 Managing and Implementing Change in the Workplace 6 24
  • 8607-418 Level 4 Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context 6 25
  • 8607-419 Level 4 Understanding Work in Contemporary Society 3 8
  • 8607-420 Level 4 Budgetary Planning and Control 3 6
  • 8607-421 Level 4 Interpreting Financial Statements to Assess Organisational Performance Using Financial Ratios 3 6
  • 8607-422 Level 4 Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation 4 6
  • 8607-423 Level 4 Using Quantitative Methods to Solve Management Problems 6 10
  • 8607-424 Level 4 Understanding the Economics of the Marketplace 6 10
  • 8607-425 Level 4 Developing Individual Mental Toughness 2 5
  • 8607-426 Level 4 Understanding the Macro Economic Environment 7 25
  • 8607-427 Level 4 Developing a Culture to Support Innovation and Improvement 3 12
  • 8607-533 Level 5 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 3 8
  • 8607-601 Level 6 Managing Operations Research 3 10
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Diploma

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILMA1)

Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 60 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum of 6 credits, maximum of 12 credits
  • Minimum of 2 units, with all units taken from Group 1. 

Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is130 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Minimum 13 credits and maximum 36. 
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 6 credits taken from Group 2. 

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Total qualification time is 370 hours. This includes structured learning, self-study, project work and assignments
  • Total credit value of 37
  • Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2, with a maximum of 18 credits taken from Group 2.
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Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH
  • 8607-501 Level 5 Managing Improvement 3 8
  • 8607-502 Level 5 Making a Financial Case 3 14
  • 8607-503 Level 5 Developing Critical Thinking 4 18
  • 8607-504 Level 5 Leading Innovation and Change 5 24
  • 8607-505 Level 5 Managing Individual Development 4 18
  • 8607-506 Level 5 Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation 3 8
  • 8607-507 Level 5 Understanding the Organisation Environment 5 24
  • 8607-508 Level 5 Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics 3 12
  • 8607-509 Level 5 Managing Customer Relations 3 10
  • 8607-510 Level 5 Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness 4 18
  • 8607-511 Level 5 Managing Projects in the Organisation 4 18
  • 8607-512 Level 5 Managing Resources 4 12
  • 8607-513 Level 5 Managing Information 4 12
  • 8607-514 Level 5 Managing Recruitment 5 24
  • 8607-515 Level 5 Managing Work Analysis 3 12
  • 8607-516 Level 5 Analysing and Interpreting Statistics to Inform Management Decisions 2 10
  • 8607-517 Level 5 Understanding the Management of Facilities 2 9
  • 8607-518 Level 5 Making Professional Presentations 2 9
  • 8607-519 Level 5 Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives 4 18
  • 8607-520 Level 5 Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance 6 15
  • 8607-521 Level 5 Managing Own Continuing Professional Development 15 20
  • 8607-522 Level 5 Becoming an Effective Leader 5 9
  • 8607-523 Level 5 Preparing to Apply Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 8 8
  • 8607-524 Level 5 Applying Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 11 12
  • 8607-525 Level 5 Improving and Maintaining the Organisation's Environmental Performance 5 14
  • 8607-526 Level 5 Managing Remote Workers 5 12
  • 8607-527 Level 5 Partnership Working 4 10
  • 8607-528 Level 5 Understanding Governance of Organisations 6 18
  • 8607-529 Level 5 Knowledge and Information Management 5 14
  • 8607-531 Level 5 Improving Own Leadership Performance Through Action Learning 15 36
  • 8607-533 Level 5 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 3 8
  • 8607-550 Level 5 Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Management Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context 6 20

Group 2

    Unit Title CV GLH
  • 8607-400 Level 4 Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance 4 15
  • 8607-401 Level 4 Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity 4 6
  • 8607-402 Level 4 Managing Equality and Diversity in Own Area 4 12
  • 8607-403 Level 4 Managing Risk in the Workplace 3 6
  • 8607-404 Level 4 Delegating Authority in the Workplace 3 3
  • 8607-405 Level 4 Developing People in the Workplace 5 21
  • 8607-406 Level 4 Developing Your Leadership Styles 4 10
  • 8607-407 Level 4 Understanding Financial Management 3 12
  • 8607-408 Level 4 Management Communication 4 18
  • 8607-409 Level 4 Managing Personal Development 15 6
  • 8607-410 Level 4 Managing the Analysis of Secondary Data 4 15
  • 8607-411 Level 4 Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment 2 9
  • 8607-412 Level 4 Managing Meetings 3 15
  • 8607-413 Level 4 Managing Marketing Activities 3 15
  • 8607-414 Level 4 Data Collection and Analysis to Justify Management Decision Making 2 10
  • 8607-415 Level 4 Motivating People in the Workplace 2 6
  • 8607-416 Level 4 Solving Problems by Making Effective Decisions in the Workplace 3 14
  • 8607-417 Level 4 Managing and Implementing Change in the Workplace 6 24
  • 8607-418 Level 4 Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context 6 25
  • 8607-419 Level 4 Understanding Work in Contemporary Society 3 8
  • 8607-420 Level 4 Budgetary Planning and Control 3 6
  • 8607-421 Level 4 Interpreting Financial Statements to Assess Organisational Performance Using Financial Ratios 3 6
  • 8607-422 Level 4 Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation 4 6
  • 8607-423 Level 4 Using Quantitative Methods to Solve Management Problems 6 10
  • 8607-424 Level 4 Understanding the Economics of the Marketplace 6 10
  • 8607-425 Level 4 Developing Individual Mental Toughness 2 5
  • 8607-426 Level 4 Understanding the Macro Economic Environment 7 25
  • 8607-427 Level 4 Developing a Culture to Support Innovation and Improvement 3 12
  • 8607-601 Level 6 Managing Operations Research 3 10
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