This document provides information about a Diploma in Management NVQ qualification offered to employees at the University of Westminster. The qualification is designed to provide a more in-depth understanding of employees' roles and improve performance. It involves interactive workshops, work-based assessments, and takes 12-15 months to complete. The qualification benefits both employees through enhanced skills and engagement, and the University through improved performance. Various levels are available for supervisors, managers, and senior managers.

1. Induction day -
Personal and Professional
development
Diploma in Management NVQ
Workshop 1
3rd March 2016

2. What this qualification offers you…
• More in depth understanding of your role
• More ideas about how to achieve the best
performance from yourself and your team
• Better understanding of some of the current thinking
about management and leadership
• Access to a range of resources
• A nationally and internationally recognised
qualification which can link to others
• Demonstrate to your managers you are taking
responsibility for your own learning

3. What this qualification offers the University
of Westminster…
• Trained, confident, qualified and engaged
employees.
• Improved individual and team performance.
• Better overall performance for the University
• Enhanced leadership and management skills for the
organisation in a competitive sector.
• Staff who understand and are actively involved in
their own and others’ development

4. How does the programme work ….?
• Interactive workshops to support your learning.
• Guided planning, support and feedback as you
complete each unit
• 1-2-1 assessments for each of your units
• Work based evidence from your current job to
demonstrate your knowledge, skills and
competencies
• Takes approx. 12-15 months to complete

5. Achieving an NVQ Diploma
• Demonstrating the skills, outcomes of effective
performance, behaviours, and knowledge and
understanding necessary to perform to a
National Standard. This will meet the
assessment criteria and learning outcomes
• Both assessment and development are key
features in the process of achieving an NVQ
• Coaching and planning support from your
assessor or trainer is integral to the process

6. Levels of Diploma in Management
and Leadership
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma
• Level 5 NVQ Diploma
• Level 7 NVQ Diploma

7. Levels of Management and Leadership
Programmes
• Level 3 Diploma in Management
For supervising or junior managers to support the development of
their knowledge and competence in managing individuals and
teams.
• Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and
Leadership
For middle managers and supports the development of their ability
to lead and manage individuals and teams.
• Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Management and
Leadership
For senior managers who have the responsibility to translate
organisational strategy into effective performance

8. 2016 Workshops
• Today Workshop 1 : Introduction to personal and professional
development and to Management and Leadership
• Workshop 2 : Team building , motivation and communication skills
Thursday 14th April 9.30 – 4.30 pm
• Workshop 3 : Understanding your stakeholders, planning and organising
and people management
Tues 17th May 9.30 – 4.30 pm
• Workshop 4: Morning - Innovation and managing change.
Thursday 26th May 9.30 – 4.30 pm
Afternoon Level 3 - Principles of business, sales and marketing
Level 5 – Design business processes

9. The Big Question….time?.. !!
• Workshops: 4 full days
• Assessments: lasting approximately 2 hours each
(number of assessments dependent on your unit
selection)
• Level 3 – short answer questions
• Preparation for assessment – collecting your
evidence will take some time
• Completion within 2 years of your registration

10. Information for you … on the stick and
will be on your intranet
• West Herts College contact details
• General NVQ information
• Overview of levels and units
• Unit specification
• Forms you will need for your assessments
• NVQ OCR forms for completion
• Appeals process
• Equality and Diversity policy