

Assessment Introduction
This apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to lead operations effectively, ensuring teams deliver against strategic goals while maintaining compliance and performance. Operations Managers drive efficiency, coordinate resources, and support successful business outcomes across departments.
They will:
Set direction, deliver operational plans, and monitor performance against objectives
Lead teams, manage projects, and allocate resources to ensure efficient delivery
Build relationships, resolve challenges, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation
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Assessment Information
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A 4,000-word project report based on an on-programme project, submitted by the end of week 12 of the EPA period. A presentation based on the project report is also prepared and is submitted at the same time as the report.
A presentation with questioning session will follow with an independent assessor; the presentation will take 20 minutes and will be followed by 40 minutes of questioning.
Project With Report
A 60-minute two-way discussion underpinned by the portfolio, which involves both the independent assessor and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation.
Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
Grades awarded are fail, pass, or distinction.
Grades
Assessment Delivery
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