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ILM LEVEL 5
QUALIFICATIONS IN
MANAGEMENT

ILM/L5QMAN/0310

Introducing the qualifications

The ILM Level 5 Award in Management, learners may join the Certificate directly programmes directly). The additional
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Management and are not required to undertake the mandatory units cover ‘critical thinking’ –
and ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management Award as a prerequisite). Here, evaluating theory against reality – and
are qualifications that have been ‘managing improvement’ is explored, ‘leading innovation and change’ –
specially designed to give practising both in terms of organisational and identifying opportunities for
or aspiring middle managers a solid personal improvement. ‘Developing the development and exploring the impact of
foundation in their formal development reflective manager’ concentrates on the organisational change on stakeholders.
in this role. analysis of personal strengths and
weakness and how to work through Flexibility – all learners are able to
The Award is a concise qualification problems using creative techniques. The choose from a diverse range of optional
designed to develop basic middle crucial skill of ‘making a financial case’ is units to build their qualification – an
management skills and knowledge. The also explored in the fourth mandatory Award, Certificate or Diploma (see tables
mandatory unit examines organisational unit for the Certificate. below and overleaf). This high level of
structure and function, the roles and flexibility allows individuals or their
responsibilities of middle managers and The Diploma develops a comprehensive employers to custom build a qualification
the effect of communication and range of basic middle management skills, focusing on the key areas of middle
interpersonal skills on managerial assisting learners in gaining the management that are most relevant to
performance. The final element of the knowledge required at this level. The the demands of a specific role, industry
unit explores the evaluation of personal qualification builds on the Award and or organisation. From managing health
development opportunities. Certificate, though is more suited to the and safety to planning change in the
practising manager. (Please note workplace, the ILM Level 5 Management
The Certificate builds on and broadens learners are not required to undertake qualifications can be fully tailored to
the areas covered in the Award in a either the Award or Certificate as meet the varying needs of learners
flexible and practical way (please note prerequisites and may join Diploma across all employment sectors.

Qualifications overview
Level 5 Award Level 5 Certificate Level 5 Diploma
in Management in Management in Management
Credit value* • Minimum 10 credits • Minimum 30 credits • Minimum 45 credits

Guided learning • Minimum 45 hours • Minimum 140 hours • Minimum 210 hours

Duration • Completion within three years • Completion within three years • Completion within three years

Structure • Induction – one hour • Induction – two hours • Induction - two hours
• Tutorial support – at least two • Tutorial support – at least five • Tutorial support – at least
hours hours nine hours
• One mandatory unit with a • Four mandatory units with a • Six mandatory units with a
credit value of 4 combined credit value of 14 combined credit value of 23
• Optional units with a total • Optional units with a total • Optional units with a total
minimum credit value of 6 minimum credit value of 16 minimum credit value of 22

Assessment • Work-based assignment • Work-based assignment, plus • Work-based assignment, plus

– mandatory units • Improvement report • Improvement report, plus
• Innovation report

Assessment Depending on the units selected, a choice of : work-based assignments, reflective reviews, oral
– optional units presentations, written reports or centre-devised alternatives

Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements, but participants will normally be either practising or aspiring
middle managers with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that
will enable them to benefit from the programme

*Please note ILM Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) are part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), applicable in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland, providing successful learners with transferable qualification credit
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ILM LEVEL 5
QUALIFICATIONS IN
MANAGEMENT

Overview of units Learning resources

Ref Unit title CV* Mandatory ILM offers learning providers a range of
M4.01 Understanding the management role 4 A C D support materials for the ILM Level 5
M4.02 Developing management skills 4 Management qualifications:
M4.27 Communication in management 4 • Management Extra published by
M4.28 Understanding financial management 2 Pergamon Flexible Learning. This is an
M4.29 Managing a healthy and safe environment 2 adaptable training resource
M4.30 Managing meetings 3 comprising a series of workbooks
M4.31 Managing marketing 3 which cover a wide range of
M4.32 Analysing and presenting data to inform 2 management topics. Many of these
management decisions books provide excellent support for
M5.01 Developing the reflective manager 4 C D the programme, and have been
M5.02 Managing improvement 3 C D mapped to the units
M5.03 Making a financial case 3 C D • Unit assessments. A range of ready-to-
M5.04 Developing the manager as a critical thinker 4 D use assessments, complete with mark
M5.05 Leading innovation and change 5 D sheets, covering units and clusters of
M5.06 Becoming an effective leader 5 units
M5.07 Managing individual development 4
M5.08 Managing stress and conflict in the organisation 3
M5.10 Understanding the organisational environment 5
M5.11 Understanding organisational culture and ethics 3
ILM membership
M5.12 Managing customer relations 3 All learners gain free studying
M5.13 Managing for efficiency and effectiveness 4 membership of ILM for one year.
M5.15 Managing projects in the organisation 4 Designed to help candidates get the
M5.17 Managing resources 4 most from their course and advance
M5.18 Managing information 4 their management career, studying
M5.20 Managing recruitment 5 membership gives access to a wide
M5.22 Conducting work analysis 2 range of specialist support and
M5.23 Analysing and interpreting statistics to inform 2 development materials and services.
management decisions Learners activate their ILM studying
M5.26 Managing facilities 2 membership online at
M5.27 Making professional presentations 2 www.i-l-m.com/activate and can
M5.28 Leading teams 4 upgrade any time to professional
M6.07 Conducting operations research 2 membership – gaining an additional
range of membership services and the
use of post nominal letters (eg AInstLM).

* Credit value
Candidates must complete the associated mandatory units for their qualification, marked A = Award, C =
Certificate and D = Diploma, then choose from the remaining units to make up the required minimum
credit value – check with your centre for further advice.

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