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Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship Level 3 (In-Year Start)
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This apprenticeship is ideal if you are in a first line management role, managing a team, or managing projects with a clearly defined outcome.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 12-15 months
Start date - Multiple start dates
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
*Please note: We can only accept applications from individuals who have already completed Year 11 (or equivalent), as this course begins before September 2026. If you have not yet finished Year 11, please apply for September 2026 entry instead.
This apprenticeship is suitable for team leaders in a first line management role with responsibilities for operational matters, a given project, or managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. You will provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the set goals are achieved.
This apprenticeship is suitable for team leaders in a first line management role with responsibilities for operational matters, a given project, or managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. You will provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the set goals are achieved.
It will typically take up to 15 months to complete the apprenticeship with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training. Exact duration will depend on your previous experience.
During this apprenticeship programme, you will be introduced to a variety of management styles. This will assist you to effectively build relationships and motivate staff and colleagues. You will understand the tools to develop and mentor teams, allowing them to reach their full potential. You will be equipped with the ability to solve problems, manage resources, achieve goals and build stakeholder relationships.
You will already be in employment and in a position to support, manage and develop team members, manage projects, plan and monitor workloads and resources.
*Please note: We can only accept applications from individuals who have already completed Year 11 (or equivalent), as this course begins before September 2026. If you have not yet finished Year 11, please apply for September 2026 entry instead.
This apprenticeship is suitable for team leaders in a first line management role with responsibilities for operational matters, a given project, or managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. You will provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the set goals are achieved.
This apprenticeship is suitable for team leaders in a first line management role with responsibilities for operational matters, a given project, or managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. You will provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the set goals are achieved.
During this apprenticeship programme, you will be introduced to a variety of management styles. This will assist you to effectively build relationships and motivate staff and colleagues. You will understand the tools to develop and mentor teams, allowing them to reach their full potential. You will be equipped with the ability to solve problems, manage resources, achieve goals and build stakeholder relationships.
It will typically take up to 15 months to complete the apprenticeship with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training. Exact duration will depend on your previous experience.
You will already be in employment and in a position to support, manage and develop team members, manage projects, plan and monitor workloads and resources.
Core Skills Gained:
GCSE English and maths at grade 4.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Register as a Associate member with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of Leadership & Management to support your professional career development and progression.
You will be assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviour outcomes throughout the duration of the course with the final synoptic end point assessment.
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