Post-Graduate Management Certificate (NQF Level 5)

Who is this course for?:
This level 5 programme is designed for middle/intermediate line managers who are committed to a long term career in management and wish to gain professional status from the Chartered Management Institute.

Course content:
The focus of the level 5 programme is that of micro-management i.e the detailed activities necessary to manage activities efficiently and
effectively. It is therefore focused on line-managers and/or team leaders.

Both programmes cover the following core units:

Personal development
Communication at work
For an Award, candidates must also complete one specialist unit. For a Certificate candidates must complete a further three specialist units.

Specialist units include:

Managing activities
Leadership
Winning teams
Managing quality
Please note the specialist units required for the Certificate are delivered after the Award programme has been completed.

Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and internal, but is externally examined by Edexcel.

Entry Requirements:
At least three years’ vocational experience and the abliity to write and calculate effectively.

Possible progression:
Advanced Professional Certificate in Management Studies (APCM) (Formerly the DMS)

Related Links

http://www.hopwood.ac.uk/default.php?/courses/detail/certificate-in-management-studies-nqf-level-5/

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Orchard Skills Centre official opening

Orchard Skills Centre on Drake Street, Rochdale was officially opened on 23rd February, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Keith Swift and Ms Sue Etchells.

Orchard Training Solutions; Hopwood Hall College’s Employer Engagement Arm developed the skills centre after the government launched the Response to Redundancy (R2R) initiative in mid 2009. The aim of the project is to help individuals who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and make training available so they can broaden their skill range and increase their employability.

The College’s Vice-Principal for Finance & Corporate Services, John Spindler, and the College’s Vice-Principal for Skills, Dr O J Rahim, members of the College executive, local government representatives, partners, tutors and students attended.

The opening provided an opportunity for the many organisations who work with the skills centre to meet and celebrate the successes that the project has enjoyed so far.

Jane McAuley, R2R Project Co-ordinator said: “In just a short space of time since the skills centre opened in early November, we’ve already had learners who have completed training courses, secured job interviews and accepted job offers. In an area of high unemployment like Rochdale, this is a fantastic achievement.”

Siobhan Probert of Syke, a former hairdresser, had been unemployed for several months when she called in to the skills centre to enquire about the training opportunities available. Siobhan said: “The staff at the skills centre were friendly and really helpful. I wanted to get into office work and they put me on the office skills course followed by basic and intermediate IT. I got help updating my CV and was back in employment within 2 months of contacting them. I’d recommend anyone who is in my situation to contact the skills centre.”