Develop Your Leadership Skills with the Team Leader Supervisor Apprenticeship
Perfect for individuals currently managing people or aspiring to step into a leadership role, the Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship is ideal for those working in any sector. This programme provides the practical tools, knowledge, and nationally recognised qualification to lead teams effectively.
✅ The Details
Qualification: Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship
Duration: 12 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment (EPA)
Delivery: Bespoke workshops and one monthly workplace visit from your assessor
Workplace support: Your designated Assessor will provide guidance, support portfolio development, and complete quarterly reviews
Assessment: An End Point Assessment (EPA) will review your knowledge, skills, and behaviours following your period of learning
✅ Who is it for?
- Individuals currently managing a team
- Aspiring leaders looking to take the next step
- Employees in any sector seeking practical leadership training
✅ What you’ll learn
You’ll gain a strong foundation in leadership and management through a combination of theory and practical workplace application. Topics include:
- Managing Team Performance
- Principles of People Management
- Principles of Business
- Principles of Leadership and Management
✅ Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications are required to start
- GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths required before EPA
- Workplace placement with team leadership responsibilities
✅ Common job roles include:
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Shift Manager
- Project Lead
- Operations Supervisor
This apprenticeship allows you to apply your learning immediately in your workplace, growing your confidence and leadership capability.
✅ Progression Opportunities
Once you complete your Level 3 Apprenticeship, you can progress to:
- Operations/Department Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship
- Specialist leadership or management training
- Senior roles within your sector or organisation
✅ Costs
- This is a government-funded initiative: Apprentices are not required to pay for their training
- Employers with a wage bill of under £3 million may need to make a 5% contribution towards training costs
- The cost of this Apprenticeship is set at £4,500, with an employer contribution rate of £225 + VAT
- Employers recruiting an Apprentice aged 16–21 years old, will be exempt from paying the employer contribution
- If the Apprentice is aged 16–18 years old, employers will receive a £1,000 government incentive to be used towards training and salary costs
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✅ Ready to Apply?
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