Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
Team leaders serve as essential first-line managers across organisations of all sizes and sectors, providing leadership with both operational and project responsibilities.
They interact with various internal departments and external stakeholders, supporting team development, managing projects, planning workloads, delivering operational plans, resolving problems, and building relationships. Working within defined budgets and resources, team leaders report to higher management while guiding decision-making processes, analysing data, identifying trends, and improving efficiency.
Overview of the team leadership apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is aimed at team leaders and supervisors who are new to their role or looking to develop their skills.
- Level: 3
- Length: 15 months
- Modules: 9
- EPA organisation: ILM
They will develop a range of knowledge, skills and beahviours that are essential to their role including:
- Project management tools and techniques
- Time management and prioritisation tools
- Using resources to implement operational and team plans
- Collating and interpreting data and information and creating reports
- Managing individual or team performance by setting objectives, monitoring progress, and providing clear guidance and feedback.
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
The apprenticeship 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
Finally, apprentices take part in an end-point assessment. This consists of a portfolio-based discussion and a presentation with a Q&A.
“Our team leader apprentice, Suzanne, is always looking for ways to make improvements, whether that’s with internal processes or council-wide changes The functioning of Suzanne’s team is so much better. We can really see things happening as a direct result of the apprenticeship.”
Julie Ainsworth
Senior Governor Support Officer
Wigan Council
Trust Damar for your apprenticeship training needs
Looking to upskill your team leaders with apprenticeship training? You’re in the right place. At Damar, we strive for consistency and quality, ensuring that your apprentice has real impact on your organisation. With over 40 years of experience, we passionately believe in the power of apprenticeships to create real, long-term value.
If you’re an employer interested in apprenticeship training, please get in touch with our team today.
Team leader apprenticeship FAQs
All apprentices are required to undertake an end-point assessment. For team leaders, this includes two elements. The first is a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence that covers the criteria of the first five modules. The second element is a presentation which covers the criteria of the final four modules, followed by questions and answers.
Yes, apprentices who successfully complete the level 3 team leader apprenticeship will receive a full apprenticeship certificate, which is a nationally recognised qualification.
Successful level 3 team leader apprentices can go on to complete the level 5 operations manager apprenticeship. Other individuals simply progress in their organisations, taking on more responsibility or undertaking additional qualifications, including part-time degrees.
If we haven’t answered your question above, have a read of our employer FAQs for more information.
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