ILM AWARD IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT
WHAT IS THE QUALIFICATION?
Holding an Award in First Line Management demonstrates that you have undertaken and become qualified in basic management practice. The award is based on several unites, which will develop the knowledge required to carry out a first line management role. The overall structure of the programme offers an introduction into key areas of management. This includes:
- Developing Self and Others
- Introduction to Leadership
- Solving Problems and Making Decisions
- Planning and Managing Change
- Influencing Others
- Working with Costs and Budgets
WHO IS THE AWARD IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT AIMED AT?
The Award is a management level three qualification. This course may be for you if you are currently a new practising manager or supervisor or aspiring to move into a first managerial role.
- a defined area of responsibility
- opportunity to take decisions
- responsibility for allocating work to team members, colleagues or contractors
- responsibility for achieving results
This level of management typically includes the following positions:
- Office Supervisors
- Nurse Team Leaders
- GP Practice Managers
- Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Estates Supervisors
- Portering and Hotel/House Keeping Supervisors
However if you are unsure whether this programme is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact one of our Consultants.
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS AWARD
The programme is designed to commence with an introductory day, which will provide participants with information and knowledge about the course and the Institute of Leadership & Management (the awarding body). It follows with five further one-day workshops.
The Programme overall will be completed in around six months (please note that this programme can be designed for organisations with particular needs and focus and the duration of the development programme can be shortened). There is an indicative study period of 51 hours. Candidates need to attend all the workshops for the full credit rating or demonstrate learning through additional reading/distance learning.
WHAT DOES THE AWARD IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT COVER?
The Programme is divided into six modules (or units) and they include the following:
Module One - Introduction and Developing Self & Others
- to introduce participants to the Development Programme and to understand responsibilities, structure and content;
- to introduce the concept of managing self;
- to agree a development plan, identify how to plan, review, implement and monitor progress
Module Two - Introduction to Leadership
- to understand leadership styles
- to understand leadership qualities and review own leadership qualities and potential
Module Three - Planning and Managing Change
- to understand the forces for change in your organisation
- to understand planning for change
- to understand process of continuous improvement
Module Four - Solving Problems and Decision Making
- to be able to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact
- to know how to gather and interpret information to solve a problem
- to understand a simple problem solving and decision making model
- to know how to plan implementation and communication of decisions
Module Five - Influencing Others
- to understand the value of networking
- to know how to influence and negotiate with others to achieve objectives
- to understand your influencing style
Module Six - Working with Costs and Budgets
- to know how to work to a budget
- to understand costs within an organisation
Assessment
There are several parts to the assessment process. These include Workbased assignments and Reflective Reviews. The Workbased assignments are intentionally short (typically 1,000 - 1,500 words) and focused on your working and managerial practices. A Personal Development Record will also be completed. A sample of work is also assessed by the External Verifier.
SUPPORT
General
The BDC provides participants with group support and should the occasion arise individual and telephone support for the programme.
Tutors
The Tutor is a point of contact and will undertake to deliver teaching sessions, as well as give individual advice. The Programme Manager is also available for advice.
ENROLMENT
Candidates need to be working in a newly appointed managerial/supervisory role or looking toward a career development into management.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
The cost of enrolment includes
- six one-day workshops
- the course workbook
- registration and membership with the ILM (Awarding Body)
- assessment of assignments and Reflective Reviews
- £498 per person (note any extension of this period may incur further costs).
CONTACT ADDRESS
Business Development Consultancy
West Heath Hospital
Rednal Road
West Heath
Birmingham
B38 8HR
Tel: (0121) 465 7850
Fax: (0121) 465 7857