Team leading - level 2 apprenticeship framework

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the team leading sector.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in team leading will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 1
• communication – level 1
• information and communication technology – level 1

However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competence and knowledge qualifications

You need to complete a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, from the list below:

• Active IQ Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3548/7
• BIIAB Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3743/5
• CMI Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3795/2
• Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/4094/X
• iCQ Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3674/1
• ILM Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3216/4
• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3430/6
• ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading 601/3581/5

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment.

Employers and training contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.

See also the DfE operational requirements.

Duration            

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

For this framework, the participant is required to complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework 53 Issue 13: 08/22) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy.  For further information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch