Course Overview
Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead a team effectively. This course prepares you for the responsibilities of a team leader or supervisor, helping you build the leadership and professional skills employers value.
Alongside core management knowledge, you will develop your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, work collaboratively, solve problems, implement change and take responsibility for your own learning. You will develop knowledge and skills in how to build positive working relationships with colleagues and senior managers and demonstrate professional behaviour in the workplace.
You will learn how to have difficult conversations, navigate conflict in the workplace and gain insight into the importance of building rapport through active listening skills and questioning techniques.
You will learn how to adapt your leadership style according to the task or situation and develop coaching skills to support team performance.
You will also gain an understanding of how organisations operate, including how different roles and departments work together to complete projects, manage resources and achieve shared goals.
Topics may include:
- Leading People
- Communication
- Managing People
- Building Relationships
- Operational Management
- Project Management
- Managing Finance
- Self-Awareness and Continuous Development
- Decision Making.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is through practical and written assignments, and observation by your tutor leading to completion of the criteria for this qualification.
You will be encouraged to evaluate your own work and the work of others, and to set targets for yourself in relation to your work and general progress.
Progression Options
For those in a suitable position, you may progress to the CMI L5 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management.
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.
