Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership

• Ofqual code

  601/6776/2

• Welsh code

  C0007430

• Assessment

  Pass/Fail Only

• Total qualification time

  370

• Guided learning

  126

• Fee

  £ 117.00

• Unit fee

  35.00

• Operation start date

  9 January 2015

This qualification has been designed to allow learners to obtain and then demonstrate the knowledge required to work effectively and flexibly as a Manager and Leader at Level 4.

Achievement of this qualification does not by itself indicate competence but the knowledge obtained aids progression onto the BIIAB Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management, which allows full demonstration of competence. These two qualifications, are designed to make up the component parts of the Higher Apprenticeship in Management (Higher Apprenticeship in Management – Levels 4 and 5 (England); Level 4 Management Pathway; and Higher Apprenticeship in Management (Wales) Level 4 Management Pathway.

The primary purpose of the qualification is to progress to the next level of vocational learning by preparing for further learning or training by developing knowledge and/or skills in a subject area. However, employers can also rely on the knowledge provided as meeting nationally recognised standards for Management at this level as such the sub-purpose is to develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area. As such, this qualification has value either as a stand-alone qualification or as part of an apprenticeship.