Apprenticeships in Wales

CMI Management Apprenticeships in Wales are accredited onto the Specification of Apprenticeships in Wales (SASW) framework.

The framework sets out high quality apprenticeships at a range of levels, underpinning the knowledge and skills the occupation requires - from Team Leader to Middle Manager.

Each apprenticeship requires completion of:

  • Regulated qualification(s) covering knowledge and competency requirements
  • Essential Skills Wales (ESW)

Who is it for?
Team Leader; Section Leader; Floor Manager; Helpdesk Manager; Trainee Supervisor; Team Co-Ordinator

Responsibilities
Team Leaders play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, including: monitoring work, giving feedback, briefing teams, supporting team members, resolving problems, procuring supplies, project management and delivering and improving customer service

CMI Qualification: CMI Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (Combined)
Qualification Number/QN: 601/3795/2
Qualification level: Level 2 / Diploma
Typical Entry requirements: None
Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 1*

Who is it for?
Section Manager; First Line Manager; Assistant Manager; Trainee Manager; Senior Supervisor; Junior Non-Commissioned Officer

Responsibilities
Managers play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: planning, allocating & monitoring the work of a team, supporting team members, managing conflict, resolving problems, project management, agreeing budgets and managing customer service

CMI Qualification: CMI Level 3 Diploma in Team Leading (Combined)
Qualification Number/QN: 601/3779/4
Qualification level: Level 3 / Diploma
Typical Entry requirements: None
Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*

Who is it for?
Manager; Head of Function; Area Manager

Responsibilities
Managers play an integral role in in developing and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: managing team dynamics, delegation and capability building, planning and managing projects, and managing budgets

CMI Qualification: CMI Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Qualification Number/QN: 601/6877/8 and 601/0100/3
Qualification level: Level 4 / Diploma
Typical Entry requirements: None
Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*

Who is it for?
Manager; Senior Manager; Head of Department; Director.

Responsibilities
Managers operating at this level play an integral role in setting and supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: informing strategic decision making, managing budgets, planning and implementing change, leading teams and managing programmes of complementary projects

CMI Qualification: CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership and CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Qualification Number/QN: 601/3780/0 and 603/2392/9
Qualification level: Level 5 / Diploma
Typical Entry requirements: None
Essential Skills Wales (ESW): Essential Skills Level 2*

*Core/Career Skills are not delivered by CMI