Introduction

The Level 3 qualifications in First Line Management are designed for supervisors and first line managers who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge.

It is expected that candidates will be at least 18 years old, however, can be offered to candidates who have reached the age of 16.

The programme is also split into 3 smaller qualifications as follows:

The Level 3 Award in First Line Management is a concise qualification, giving you an introduction to the necessary skills, roles and responsibilities of first line management. It enables you to strengthen and develop your basic knowledge of this management area through focusing on specific skills areas. To achieve a Chartered Management Institute Award in First Line Management, you need to successfully complete at least one unit to a minimum of 6 credits.

The Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management is a more extensive qualification; which allows you to broaden your knowledge of effective management skills and techniques. Whilst still maintaining the flexibility to focus on the specific management elements appropriate to both you and your organisation. To achieve a Chartered Management Institute Certificate in First Line Management, you need to successfully complete any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits.

The Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management is a more comprehensive structured qualification providing you with the key management and supervisory skills and techniques to enable you to operate effectively as a first line manager. This qualification allows you to develop a wide range of management competencies from effective recruitment and selection through to leading and developing individuals and teams. To achieve a Chartered Management Institute Diploma in First Line Management, you need to successfully complete all core units and two optional units to a minimum total of 42 credits from those listed below: