Aspire is expanding its apprenticeship offering with the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship, designed to develop the next generation of procurement and supply chain leaders.
What makes Aspire different?
Aspire is including an optional technical or professional qualification to run alongside this well-respected apprenticeship. Optional qualifications include:
- CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply
- APM Project Management Qualifications (PFQ & PMQ)
- Other supply chain and logistics courses (available based on client request)
This means apprentices don’t just develop leadership skills with this apprenticeship; they gain industry-relevant expertise aligned to their role.
This unique approach ensures apprentices gain additional practical, job-specific knowledge alongside leadership training, making them more effective in procurement, logistics, supply chain, and operational roles. It allows aspiring managers and leaders to obtain a technical or professional qualification related to the specific division, sector or department in which they work, and broadens the skills-based resource of the organisation.
We are delighted to be able to enhance the learning offer to all organisations and individuals, through the apprenticeship standard as a core programme.
The training programme incorporates structured learning, coaching and practical application.
Programme Details
- Duration: 18 – 24 months (including EPA)
- Pricing: A significant £1,000 saving on the apprenticeship funding band at £8,000 for the standard Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship or £9,000 as per funding band maximum to include professional qualification training. (Exam fees to be discussed)
- End Point Assessment: Submission of a portfolio of evidence, a 4,000-word project report, presentation and professional discussion with an independent assessor
- Professional qualification exams: Final exams completed after End Point Assessment
This way of thinking opens up the training opportunities for all learners and employers.
- Managers of large teams can focus in more depth on the aspects of managing teams and people, by adding in the technical qualification of the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Operations Management;
- Managers within change functions or project management teams can focus more deeply on the project management aspects of the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship, whilst obtaining the valuable PMQ;
- Aspiring managers working in procurement and supply chain teams can develop a full understanding of how to manage a procurement and supply chain team, function, or category, by completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, which is otherwise not available through another apprenticeship standard.
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