Course Overview

This nationally recognised qualification is designed for leaders and managers who manage teams or departments to achieve operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of their organisation’s strategy.

Key Facts

  • Attendance:Distance learning with tutor support (you will have the opportunity to undertake live webinars on key management topics)
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Start date: Start at any time
  • Location: Anywhere
Course Content

Throughout the qualification you will study the following units:

  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Communication Skills
  • Managing Teams
  • Business Planning
  • Operational Planning and Management
  • Financial Practices
  • Project Planning

Assessment

Course units are assessed by written assignments, written questions, reflective reviews and learning logs.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements to undertake this programme, however you must be working in a role with significant span of control and management responsibility. If you would like to discuss whether you can meet the assessment demands please contact us.

Course Fees

Course fees can either be paid in full before the beginning of the course, on an annual basis, or via our ‘Pay As You Learn’ monthly payment scheme. A CAW Loans2Learn scheme is also available, details can be found below.

If you have not achieved your qualification by the planned end date detailed in your individual learning plan, continued support and course access is available by paying monthly direct debit payments until certification is achieved.

Full Fee Annual Pay As You Learn
£3,540 £1,770 at the start of the programme, and £1,770 at the start of year 2 £159 per month


Awarding Body Fees*: £235

* Awarding Body Fees are payable by all students or employers and recharged at cost and may be subject to change.

A level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship is now available

CAW Loans2Learn Scheme
The CAW Loans2Learn scheme is a personal loan that can help you to spread the cost of your course into manageable payments. The loan can be used to fully or partially cover your course fees (but does not cover any awarding body fees, such as enrolment and examination fees). More information can be found here.

Sources of financial help can be found on our student finance page. Before making any financial decision it is recommended that you seek advice from an independent source, for example the Money Advice Service.

These are current figures and may be subject to change. The differences in course fees reflect the level of funding that is available as a result of government policies and priorities. These may be as a result of age, employment status, previous education achievements, or location for example, and are outside the control of The College of Animal Welfare.

What Next?

This is a well-respected qualification that will be a professional addition to your CV and stand you in good stead when applying for managerial or supervisory positions. Upon completion of the Level 5 Diploma for Operational Leaders and Managers, depending on your management experience you could become a member of the Institute of Leadership. You could also pursue further training in coaching and mentoring.

This professionally recognised qualification will provide you with solid leadership and managerial skills, allowing you to make management decisions and confidently lead other staff members.