CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma In Management and Leadership (QCF)

This course can be studied anywhere and will be assessed by SVT being a registered CMI Centre. The main objective of the assessment of this qualification will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each unit of study.

There is no grading system for CMI qualifications. Moderation of learners work only confirms that the required criteria for achievement have been met. Assessment methods can include:

• Assignments
• Reflective Accounts
• Work Products
• Professional Discussion
• Question and Answer
• Observation
• Witness Testimonies

This qualification provides opportunities for progression to other qualifications at higher levels, which could also be work-based or more academically structured. The qualification also supports learners in meeting requirements for work and/or employment within all areas of management and leadership at this level.

Mandatory Diploma Units

CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)

To achieve a CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF), learners must complete a minimum of 53 credits:

22 credits from GROUP A (4 mandatory)

• Contribute to the development of a strategic plan
• Design business processes
• Manage strategic change
• Provide leadership and management

Optional Diploma Units

A minimum of 23 credits from GROUP B (25 optional)

• Establish business risk management processes
• Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion
• Develop and manage collaborative relationships with other organisations
• Optimise the use of technology
• Manage product and/or service development
• Manage strategic marketing activities
• Develop and maintain professional networks
• Develop and implement an operational plan
• Encourage learning and development
• Discipline and grievance management
• Develop working relationships with stakeholders
• Manage a tendering process
• Manage physical resources
• Manage the impact of work activities on the environment
• Prepare for and support quality audits
• Conduct quality audits
• Manage a budget
• Manage a project
• Manage business risk
• Manage knowledge in an organisation
• Recruitment, selection and induction practice
• Manage redundancy and redeployment
• Lead the development of a knowledge management strategy
• Lead the development of a quality strategy
• Lead the development of a continuous

A maximum of 8 credits from GROUP C (8 optional)

• Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility
• Contribute to the design and development of an information system
• Manage information systems
• Manage events
• Manage customer service operations
• Review the quality of customer service
• Developing sales proposals
• Prioritising information for sales planning

Read the qualification fact sheet to see how each unit breaks down into credits towards passing this course

Senior supervisors and Managers

Must be working in a high senior role

Senior management roles