Course Overview
This course is free if you are aged 19 and over as of the current academic year, live in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire, are a UK resident on the first day of learning and earn less than £26,800 annual gross salary (£2,233 monthly or £515 weekly).
This course is also free if you are in receipt of benefits, including Universal Credit (UC), Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) including NI contributions only, Employment Support Allowance (ESA), and if you are unemployed and not claiming benefits.
Develop the confidence and practical skills to take your first step into leadership.
This Leadership & Management Skills Booster is ideal for anyone looking to progress into a supervisory or team leader role, or for those already working in an entry-level position who want to develop the skills needed to advance their career.
Unlike many online courses, this programme combines flexible online learning with supportive, tutor-led classroom sessions at Taunton College, giving you the opportunity to learn alongside others, ask questions and apply your learning to real workplace situations.
As part of the programme, you will study the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading through our online eAssessor platform, supported by face-to-face sessions every other week. These evening sessions are designed to guide you through the course content, help you stay on track with assignment deadlines and build your confidence as a future leader.
In addition to the Level 2 Certificate, you will also gain four nationally recognised accredited awards, giving you a broader skill set that employers value.
Throughout the programme you will develop an understanding of:
- Principles of effective team leadership
- Communication and leadership styles
- Management performance and motivating others
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- British Values in modern organisations
- Mental health awareness
- Habit management and personal effectiveness
- Professional behaviours expected of supervisors and team leaders.
Alongside the accredited content, you’ll also explore selected Level 3 leadership and management topics, providing an excellent introduction for learners wishing to progress their studies.
On successful completion, you will achieve:
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- ETA Award in Equality and Diversity
- ETA Award in British Values
- ETA Award in Habit Management
- ETA Award in Understanding Mental Health
That’s five nationally recognised qualifications from one programme.
This course is delivered via online sessions on Thursdays, 6pm–9pm, in term-time.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is completed through the online eAssessor platform. You will submit coursework every two weeks throughout the programme, with tutor-led classroom sessions designed to prepare you for each submission and support your progress.
The programme has been designed to fit around work and other commitments.
You’ll complete your qualification online using our eAssessor platform, with tutor support throughout, while attending friendly, interactive evening sessions at Taunton College.
Classes take place on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, generally every other week, with additional weekly sessions towards the end of the course to support completion.
This blended approach gives you the flexibility of online learning alongside the motivation, guidance and networking opportunities that come from learning with a group.
There are no formal examinations.
Progression Options
After completing this programme, you’ll be well placed to progress into supervisory or team leader roles within a wide range of industries.
Learners will also have the opportunity to progress onto the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills & Knowledge, launching in the new calendar year, allowing you to continue developing your leadership capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
