Qualification overview

The ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management has beenspecifically designed for middle managers with a widespan of control and accountability for performance, inparticular those with responsibility for determiningresource allocation and operational methods in theirdepartment or organisation.

Learners take four mandatory units coveringdeveloping and implementing operational plans,working productively, providing leadership anddirection, and planning change. They then choosefrom a diverse range of optional units to completethe qualification, tailoring their learning to meettheir individual and organisational needs.

All of ILM’s new NVQs in are part of theQualifications and Credit Framework(QCF), applicable in England, Wales andNorthern Ireland, providing successfullearners with transferable unit credit.

ILM LEVEL 5NVQ DIPLOMAIN MANAGEMENT

Introducing the qualification

ILM/L5NDIM/V5/0910

Credit value

Guided learning hours

Structure

Assessment

Entry requirements

Duration

• Minimum 38

Minimum 168 hours, maximum 218 hours

• Induction – one hour• Tutorial support – at least two hours• Four mandatory units from Group A with a credit value of 23• Option units from Group B with a credit value of 15. No morethan 13 credits taken at Level 4

ILM NVQs are assessed using evidence from the workplace.This could include observation, professional discussion,questioning/interviews/witness testimony, physical productsof work (such as plans, reports, correspondence etc) or othermethods allowed within the QCF. Please note simulationis not allowed.

There are no formal entry requirements however learners:• will undertake an initial assessment to determine theappropriate NVQ level and optional units

• should normally be employed in a team leading role to gatherevidence from the workplace for assessment

• who are not currently in employment may be able to join thequalification if they are able to gather evidence of recentmiddle management experience in a paid or voluntarycapacity from within a period of three years of registration.

Completion within three years

ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management501/0620/X

ILM LEVEL 5NVQ DIPLOMAIN MANAGEMENT

Overview of unitsLevel Unit title CV*

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Mandatory Group A5455

Optional Group B55

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* Credit value. To gain the qualification learners must complete all the units in Group A plus a selection ofoptional units from Group B. Please see the structure section overleaf for details.

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Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility Plan change in own area of responsibilityWork productively with colleagues and stakeholders

Establish risk management processes for an organisationPromote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion acrossan organisation Examine staff turnover issues in own area of responsibilityDeveloping collaborative relationships with other organisations Promote the use of technology within an organisation Manage health and safety across an organisation Monitor and review business processes Develop a customer-focused organisation Conduct a quality audit Manage product development and marketing Develop, maintain and review personal networks Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical andsocial requirementsManage risk in own area of responsibility Review risk management processes in own area of responsibility Implement change in own area of responsibility Develop working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Recruit staff in own area of responsibilityPlan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibilitySupport learning and development within own area of responsibility Address performance problems affecting team members Build, support and manage a team Support individuals to develop and take responsibilityfor their performance Know how to follow disciplinary procedures Managing grievance procedures Support the management of redundancies in own areaof responsibility Develop and implement a risk assessment plan in own areaof responsibilityManage physical resources Manage the environmental impact of work activities Manage a tendering process Plan and manage a project Develop and implement marketing plans Analyse the market in which your organisation operates Manage the achievement of customer satisfaction Prepare for and support quality audits Inform strategic decision makingSupport the culture of an organisation Lead innovation within an organisation Manage a budget for own area or activity of workOutsource organisational processes Manage a programme of complementary projects