Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
This programme is exclusively designed to equip leadership and management apprentices with the crucial skills, knowledge, and behaviours to drive efficiency, lead effectively, and contribute to strategic goals.
Overview of the operations manager apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is aimed at departmental and operations managers who are new to their role or looking to develop their skills.
- Level: 5
- Length: 21 months
- Modules: 12
- EPA organisation: ILM
It is suited for individuals who want to develop key leadership and management skills, knowledge and behaviours including:
- Leadership and people management
- IT and digital interventions such as AI
- Managing and influencing activities and projects within budget and resources
- Communicating complex information
- Developing and implementing operational plans aligned to strategic objectives.
How the apprenticeship works
Planning
The apprentice will undertake an initial assessment, where they will have a review of their starting point and areas for development using our Profiler tool. The apprentice will also attend a launch visit to ensure that everything is in place and that they have a clear understanding of the journey ahead.
On programme
Similar to the team leader apprenticeship, this programme entails 6-week modules, which involve face-to-face online coaching visits with a dedicated Damar coach, group coaching sessions, expert-led workshops and independent learning activities. The modules are outlined below:
For more information on wider learning and the support available, please see our main management apprenticeships page.
End-point assessment
The final stage of the apprenticeship is the end-point assessment, which consists of a portfolio and a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
“The apprenticeship has had a profound impact on our manager’s professional growth in a remarkably short period. He is developing critical time management skills, learning to prioritise tasks effectively while adapting to the dynamic nature of the role, where urgent matters frequently require a shift in focus.”
Bethanie Sandall
Practice Manager
Greyfriars Surgery
Develop your team with Damar
We are a specialist provider of apprenticeship training, supporting individuals and organisations to achieve their potential for over 40 years. We’re here to help you create long-term value, develop new talent and support career progression routes.
If you’re ready to develop your team and grow your organisation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. A member of our team will be more than happy to assist you.
Level 5 operations manager apprenticeship FAQs
Yes, apprentices who successfully complete the level 5 operations manager apprenticeship will receive an apprenticeship certificate, which is a nationally recognised qualification.
An operations apprentice can bring many benefits to your organisation, including improved resource management, increased productivity, better collaboration, and a more motivated workforce.
Managers can go on to complete a chartered manager degree apprenticeship. Other apprentices simply progress in their organisations, taking on more responsibilities and gaining promotions.
If we haven’t answered your question above, have a read of our employer FAQs for more information.
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