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- The centre assesses, and City & Guilds Limited awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from City & Guilds Limited.
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management qualification for middle managers and forms part of ILM Level 4 Management apprenticeship.
These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Analyse competitor activity Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the activities of competitors within a specific market or industry
- Analyse the identified competitor activities to determine their strategies and tactics
- Assess the potential impact of competitor activities on the organisation's market position
- Determine the nature and extent of the threat posed by specific competitor activities
- Evaluate the organisation's current response to competitor threats and identify areas for improvement
Chair and lead meetings Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively to lead meetings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place
- Chair and lead meetings in a professional and productive manner, guiding discussions and managing time effectively
- Deal with post-meeting matters efficiently, including distributing minutes and following up on action points
Collaborate with other departments Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes and benefits of effective collaboration with other departments within an organisation.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with other departments to achieve common goals.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to achieve organisational objectives.
Conduct quality audits Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the core principles underpinning the management of quality within an organisation, including relevant standards and frameworks.
- Prepare thoroughly to carry out quality audits, including defining the scope, objectives, and methodology.
- Conduct quality audits effectively, gathering evidence, analysing findings, and reporting on areas for improvement.
Contribute to the design and development of an information system Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental requirements of information system design, including user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
- Contribute effectively to the specification of an information system, ensuring that it meets the defined requirements and is aligned with organisational goals.
- Recommend suitable options for the development of an information system, considering factors such as cost, feasibility, and scalability.
Contribute to the development of a strategic plan Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of strategic planning, including vision, mission, values, and objectives.
- Analyse the various internal and external factors that can affect the development of strategic plans, such as market conditions, competitive landscape, and regulatory requirements.
- Make a valuable contribution to the development of a strategic plan, providing insights, ideas, and recommendations that support the organisation's long-term success.
Contribute to the improvement of business performance Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of resolving business problems effectively and efficiently.
- Understand a range of improvement techniques and processes that can be used to enhance business performance.
- Solve problems within a business context, using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
- Contribute to the improvement of activities within a business environment.
Design business processes Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various techniques and tools that can be used to support the design and improvement of business processes
- Develop and document clear and effective business processes that meet organisational needs
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing and newly designed business processes, identifying areas for optimisation
Develop and implement an operational plan Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of operational planning, including setting objectives, identifying resources, and developing action plans.
- Develop a comprehensive operational plan that aligns with organisational goals and objectives.
- Implement an operational plan effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and activities are carried out as planned.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an operational plan, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for future planning.
Develop and maintain professional networks Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of effective networking in a professional context
- Identify relevant professional networks for personal and organisational development
- Maintain and utilise professional networks to achieve objectives
Develop and manage collaborative relationships with other organisations Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the core principles of effective collaboration with other organisations, including communication, trust, and shared goals.
- Identify relevant external collaborative relationships that could benefit the organisation and contribute to its strategic objectives.
- Collaborate effectively with other organisations, building strong relationships and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
Develop working relationships with stakeholders Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of developing effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Determine the scope for collaboration with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals.
- Develop productive working relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of relationships with stakeholders and identify areas for improvement.
Developing sales proposals Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key principles of writing effective sales proposals.
- Understand the different components and structures of sales proposals.
- Develop comprehensive and persuasive sales proposals that meet client needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a sales proposal in achieving its objectives.
Discipline and grievance management Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles that underpin the effective management of discipline and grievance cases in the workplace.
- Manage a disciplinary case in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
- Manage a grievance in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
Encourage innovation Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify opportunities for innovation within the team and the wider organisation, recognising areas for improvement and potential new ideas.
- Generate and test ideas for innovation and improvement, using appropriate techniques to evaluate feasibility and potential impact.
- Implement innovative ideas and improvements effectively, managing the process and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
Encourage learning and development Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of learning and development, including different learning styles and methods
- Support individuals' learning and development through coaching, mentoring, and providing resources
- Evaluate individuals’ learning and development to measure progress and identify areas for further improvement
Implement and maintain business continuity plans and processes Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan for the implementation of business continuity plans and processes, considering potential disruptions and recovery strategies
- Implement business continuity plans and processes effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Maintain the fitness for purpose of on-going business continuity plans and processes, adapting to changing circumstances and emerging threats
Initiate and implement operational change Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the key principles and processes involved in the implementation of operational change
- Plan for operational change by identifying objectives, resources, and timelines
- Manage operational change effectively by communicating with stakeholders and addressing potential challenges
- Monitor the progress of operational change initiatives and make necessary adjustments
- Evaluate the effectiveness of operational change by measuring outcomes against objectives and identifying lessons learned
Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the responsibilities and potential liabilities of managers in relation to health and safety legislation
- Understand how to effectively assess, monitor, and minimise health and safety risks within own area of responsibility
- Review the organisation's health and safety policy to ensure its effectiveness and relevance
- Communicate health and safety policy and procedures clearly and effectively to staff within own area of responsibility
- Monitor health and safety performance within own area of responsibility, identifying areas for improvement
Manage a budget Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to identify financial requirements within an organisation or department.
- Understand how to set budgets that align with organisational goals and financial constraints.
- Manage a budget effectively, monitoring expenditure and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Evaluate the use of a budget, analysing variances and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
Manage a project Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key principles and processes involved in the management of a project
- Plan a project, including defining objectives, scope, and resources
- Manage a project, ensuring it stays on track and within budget
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a project against its original objectives
Manage a tendering process Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a comprehensive tender specification that clearly outlines the requirements and objectives of the project
- Manage the tendering exercise, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations
- Evaluate tender submissions against the defined criteria and identify the most suitable candidates
- Negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts with selected tenderers to achieve the best possible outcome
- Award contracts to successful tenderers, ensuring that all necessary documentation is in place
Manage business risk Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the management of business risk, including identification, assessment, and prioritisation
- Address business risk through appropriate strategies and actions
- Mitigate business risk by implementing controls and monitoring their effectiveness
Manage conflict within a team Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of conflict management within a team environment
- Reduce the potential for conflict within a team by implementing preventative strategies
- Deal with conflict within a team effectively and fairly
Manage customer service operations Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key principles and practices involved in the effective management of customer service operations
- Plan customer service operations to meet customer needs and organisational objectives
- Manage customer service operations effectively, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Prepare staff for the delivery of excellent customer service, providing appropriate training and support
- Measure customer service performance using relevant metrics and indicators, identifying areas for improvement
Manage events Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key principles and processes involved in the effective management of an event.
- Manage the planning stages of an event, including resource allocation and scheduling.
- Manage an event, ensuring smooth operation and addressing any issues that arise.
- Follow up after an event, gathering feedback and evaluating its success.
Manage individuals' development in the workplace Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out performance appraisals fairly and objectively, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for development.
- Support the learning and development of individual team members, providing coaching, mentoring, and access to relevant training opportunities.
Manage individuals’ performance Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the management of underperformance in the workplace, including identifying causes, implementing support strategies, and following disciplinary procedures
- Manage individuals' performance in the workplace by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly and fairly
Manage information systems Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key aspects of managing information systems, including security, data integrity, and user access.
- Set up effective information system processes to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of the system.
- Manage an information system, monitoring its performance, resolving issues, and implementing improvements as needed.
Manage knowledge in an organisation Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles underpinning effective knowledge management within an organisation
- Identify the specific types of knowledge that need to be managed effectively within an organisation
- Implement and manage knowledge effectively within an organisation, using appropriate tools and techniques
Manage personal and professional development Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately identify personal and professional development requirements, aligned with organisational objectives and individual career aspirations.
- Fulfil a personal and professional development plan, actively engaging in learning activities and reflecting on progress.
- Maintain the relevance of a personal and professional development plan, adapting it to changing circumstances and emerging opportunities.
Manage physical resources Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the need for physical resources within a specific work area or department.
- Obtain physical resources through appropriate channels, adhering to organisational procedures.
- Manage the use of physical resources effectively, ensuring they are used efficiently and maintained appropriately.
Manage product and/or service development Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in the development of new or improved products and/or services, from initial concept to market launch.
- Establish the need for new or improved products and/or services by analysing market trends, customer feedback, and competitive offerings.
- Manage the development of new or improved products and/or services, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Manage redundancy and redeployment Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes and legal requirements involved in the management of redundancy
- Understand the principles and practical considerations of redeployment within an organisation
- Manage a redundancy process in a fair and legally compliant manner
- Manage the redeployment of staff to suitable alternative roles
Manage team performance Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key principles of managing team performance effectively
- Understand the factors that contribute to successful team performance
- Allocate work to team members based on their skills and abilities
- Assure the quality of work produced by the team
- Manage communication channels within a team
- Promote effective communication amongst team members
Manage the impact of work activities on the environment Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to support environmentally-friendly working practices within the organisation
- Organise work activities to minimise their impact on the environment
- Manage the environmental impact of resource utilisation in the workplace
Negotiate in a business environment Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles underpinning negotiation, including preparation, communication, and compromise
- Prepare for business negotiations by researching the other party, defining objectives, and developing strategies
- Carry out business negotiations by communicating effectively, building rapport, and reaching mutually beneficial agreements
Optimise the use of technology Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles underpinning the optimisation of technology in a business context.
- Scope the potential use of technology to improve business processes and outcomes.
- Optimise the use of technological solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage the implementation and ongoing use of technology within the organisation.
Prepare for and support quality audits Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles underpinning the management of quality within an organisation
- Prepare for quality audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and processes are in place
- Support quality audits by providing information and assistance to auditors
Prioritising information for sales planning Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and understand various sources of information that support sales activities
- Describe different types of information that can be used to support sales planning
- Identify and understand internal information sources that contribute to effective sales strategies
- Conduct a thorough business audit of both the internal and external sales environment
- Analyse sales information to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges
- Utilise sales information to support the development and implementation of effective sales plans
Procure products and/or services Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify procurement requirements for specific products and/or services within a business context
- Select suitable suppliers based on pre-determined criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery times
- Buy products and/or services in accordance with organisational procedures and budgetary constraints
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the organisational policies and procedures related to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Understand the personal responsibilities and behaviours that promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace through practical actions.
Provide leadership and management Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the fundamental principles that underpin effective leadership and management practices
- Engage stakeholders and colleagues by building rapport and fostering a collaborative environment
- Inspire stakeholders and colleagues by communicating a clear vision and motivating them to achieve common goals
- Deliver results by effectively managing resources, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance
- Evaluate leadership and management effectiveness by gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement
Recruitment, selection and induction practice Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles and recognised theories that underpin effective recruitment, selection, and induction practice within an organisation.
- Effectively recruit individuals into an organisation, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Select the most appropriate candidates for a specific role, using a range of selection methods.
- Induct new employees into an organisation, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources to perform their role effectively.
Resolve customers’ complaints Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in monitoring and resolving customers’ complaints, including relevant policies and procedures
- Deal with customers’ complaints in a professional and timely manner, aiming to achieve a satisfactory resolution
Resolve customers’ problems Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in monitoring customers’ problems and identifying appropriate resolutions.
- Effectively deal with customers’ problems in a professional and timely manner.
Review the quality of customer service Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to review the quality of customer service within an organisation
- Plan the measurement of customer service against set standards
- Evaluate the quality of customer service and identify areas for improvement
Support remote or virtual teams Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assess the support needed by remote or virtual teams within an organisation.
- Support remote or virtual teams to achieve their objectives.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Bid for contracts to supply products and services
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Change Job Roles and Handle Redundancy
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Contribute to the strategic policies of care services
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Encourage innovation in your area of responsibility
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Encourage innovation in your organisation
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Investment
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Manage the tendering process to achieve priority outcomes
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Monitor and evaluate information for sales planning
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Provide research and analysis of alternative investments support for portfolio management activities
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Associate QMS Auditor
This role can lead to work as a senior QMS auditor or an ISO lead auditor, taking on more complex audits or managing an audit programme.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 4 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by City & Guilds Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Analyse competitor activityChair and lead meetingsCollaborate with other departmentsConduct quality auditsContribute to the design and development of an information systemContribute to the development of a strategic planContribute to the improvement of business performanceDesign business processes
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Discipline and grievance management” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Developing sales proposals” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Contribute to the development of a strategic plan” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Conduct quality audits” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Bid for contracts to supply products and services
- Change Job Roles and Handle Redundancy
- Contribute to the strategic policies of care services
- Encourage innovation in your area of responsibility
- Encourage innovation in your organisation
- Investment
- Manage the tendering process to achieve priority outcomes
- Monitor and evaluate information for sales planning
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Analyse competitor activity, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will develop skills to identify competitor activity, analyse competitor strategies, and assess the potential impact on their organisation. This enables informed strategic decision-making within a competitive market.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for City & Guilds Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management
48 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.
- Analyse competitor activity
- Chair and lead meetings
- Collaborate with other departments
- Conduct quality audits
- Contribute to the design and development of an information system
- Contribute to the development of a strategic plan
and 42 more in the full unit list below.
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