Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Develop skills to think creatively, plan effectively, and lead confidently to deliver impact across your organisation.
Overview
Delivered over 24 months, this programme upskills early-stage managers. It develops your skills and knowledge to lead teams and projects effectively. It empowers you to influence and drive change.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has recently revised the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship. This update reflects valuable industry feedback, making the programme even more relevant and impactful for modern day management.
Be among the first to experience the newly revised apprenticeship programme.
The updated apprenticeship equips early-stage managers with everything they need to become exceptional leaders in today's fast-changing world. The curriculum now focuses on:
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (DEI)
Learn how to build a more inclusive and diverse workplace, with actionable strategies and best practices. - Emerging Technologies
Discover cutting-edge tools like AI and their impact on modern leadership. - Ethics & Value-Based Leadership
Lead with integrity, aligning decisions with core organisational values.
"Working closely with Newcastle University we have identified apprenticeships that meet the needs of the business and our employees and we are really pleased with the hard work and qualifications our employees have got through these courses which will benefit us both in the future."
David Hughes, Managing Director, Remondis
Programme content
Our programme focuses on organisational performance, interpersonal excellence and personal effectiveness.
It develops:
- stronger skills for leading and managing teams and projects
- professional growth to influence change
- better understanding of business benefits
- improved focus to solve business problems
- business growth through effective, organised planning
You will go on to deliver impact in your team and across the whole business.
The full apprenticeship standard is set out by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education.
How is the programme delivered?
The delivery of our apprenticeship programme will include:
- versatile online delivery
- support from a vocational skills coach
Apprentices can begin the programme at any time due to a rolling admission process.
The programme fully satisfies the average minimum six hours per week off the job learning. This is required for all apprenticeships funded through the levy. You will collect and collate evidence through real life, work-based practice for your portfolio.
The final end-point assessment involves an interview based on your portfolio, a 4000 word project report based on a work project completed during your apprenticeship, and a project presentation.
Entry requirements
Suitable applicants will be currently employed, in a relevant role, with team and project management responsibilities.
Applicants without a Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications) will need to
achieve level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment. This can be arranged as part of the
course.
How to apply
Our next intake will be October 2025.
Please email apprenticeships@ncl.ac.uk to progress an application with our Apprenticeship Business Engagement Team.