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Overview

An operations manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, achieving operational goals and objectives as part of the delivery of the organisation's strategy. You will develop skills such as project management, team leadership, financial and resource management, the creation and development of operational plans, and the management of change.

How You Learn

This course is designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You'll be taught by industry experts in a supportive and inclusive environment. We'll also help you to apply your new skills and behaviours to your place of work.

You will learn through three on campus study weeks during Year 1, and one in Year 2. The teaching will comprise of online lectures and tutorials, work-based projects, problem solving exercises, class discussion, presentations by subject matter experts and peers, group activities, and independent study.

All years of the course are structured around applied learning. This links your studies to real world situations within your workplace , allowing you to undertake live project work to improve operational plans.

Modules

The programme adopts a blended-learning approach with modules delivered through a combination of lectures, class-based seminars, online teaching, and practical work.

Module Structure

Year One

  • Personal and professional development
  • Communication
  • Managing and leading teams 1
  • Managing and leading teams 2
  • Project work (project must be completed in practical period)
  • Organisation and the environment 1
  • Organisation and the environment 2

Year Two

  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Data analysis
  • Financial management
  • Project management
  • EPA preparation
  • End Point Assessment

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change.

How you are assessed

Your assessments will vary in format with opportunities to choose an area of focus related to your workplace and role. You will progress through the programme following successful achievement of academic assessments, which address the learning outcomes for each module and allow you to complete End Point Assessment.

Applied Learning

All years of the course are structured around applied learning. This links your studies to real-world situations within your workplace.

  • Undertake live project work - to improve operational plans
  • Apply your new skills at work - learn from colleagues and complete tasks independently
  • Network with other professionals both within and outside of your organisation

You will progress through the programme following successful achievement of academic assessments, which address the learning outcomes for each module and allow you to complete End Point Assessment.

 

Entry Requirements

Applications can be from existing employees looking to develop their careers, or new applicants to the employer with employer approval.

Applicants must:

  • be over 18
  • not be in full-time education
  • have the right to abode in the UK
  • be able to achieve the standard by the end of the programme
  • be in a relevant role linked to the apprenticeship standard
  • If under 19, you will need to hold GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C). If you don't have these yet, you'll need to achieve this level with us in additional study sessions before you take your end-point assessment.

School Grades

For school leavers, employers may have requirements linked to job role:

  • Good working level of Maths and English

For applicants with relevant work experience, we will consider each application on an individual basis to ensure that you are selecting the right level of programme.

Next Steps

If you are an employer:

If you want to offer this apprenticeship to an existing employee or a new recruit and have any questions, get in touch at oas@lincoln.ac.uk.

If you are an applicant:

To apply for this apprenticeship, you must first have a suitable employer who can support your application. We can support you to encourage your employer to offer an apprenticeship. You will then apply for the programme through them.

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