Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but learners are normally practising or aspiring first line managers, who are in a position to meet the assessment demands – ideally using their workplace as the basis for assignments.
This qualification is ideal for individuals who have management responsibilities but no formal training, and are serious about developing their abilities. The programme particularly supports practising team leaders who are seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who must lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.
This qualification is made up of a ten units covering core management skills such as understanding how to organise and delegate, and skills in communication, team leadership, change management and managing people and relationships. All ten units must be achieved to obtain the qualification. You will:
Benefits for employers include:
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements, but learners are normally practising or aspiring first line managers, who are in a position to meet the assessment demands – ideally using their workplace as the basis for assignments.
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are : in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
This course is eligible for ITA funding which offers up to £200 towards the cost of training. Conditions apply.
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Please note that this service will only accept credit or debit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Remission of Fees then you must complete this booking form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of our Campuses or Centres. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Distance Learning courses have flexible start dates and applications will be considered at all points of the year.
For non-Scottish residents – the College will confirm fees payable for your chosen course on booking and these may differ from the advertised fee.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.