Team Leader Apprenticeship

Empower Your Workforce with a Team Leader Apprenticeship 

Develop confident, capable leaders who support teams, drive performance and deliver results.

Strong leadership is essential to the success of any organisation. The Team Leader Apprenticeship equips individuals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage people effectively, support operational delivery and contribute to business objectives.

Designed for those in first-line management roles, this apprenticeship focuses on practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Apprentices learn how to lead teams, manage workloads, support performance and communicate effectively across departments, helping to create productive, engaged and motivated teams.

By developing leadership capability from within, organisations benefit from managers who understand their people, culture and priorities — strengthening performance today while building leaders for the future.

Who is this apprenticeship for?

This apprenticeship is suitable for organisations across all sectors that want to develop strong, effective team leaders and first-line managers.

It is ideal for:

  • Aspiring or newly appointed team leaders and supervisors

  • Existing managers looking to formalise and strengthen their leadership skills

  • Employees progressing into people management roles

  • Businesses aiming to improve leadership capability, performance and engagement

  • Organisations seeking a structured development pathway for future leaders

What does this apprenticeship bring to your organisation?

✔ Stronger leadership and people management skills
✔ Improved team performance, motivation and engagement
✔ Clearer communication across teams and departments
✔ More consistent operational delivery
✔ Managers equipped to handle challenges, change and priorities
✔ Improved staff retention through internal progression
✔ A cost-effective approach to leadership development

By developing leaders internally, organisations create a more resilient and capable management structure.

Why on the job experience matters

Completing this qualification through an apprenticeship allows leadership skills to be developed and applied in real working environments. Apprentices learn how to manage people, resolve issues and lead teams while handling day to day responsibilities. For employers, this means leadership development that delivers immediate impact, with managers growing in confidence and capability while continuing to support business performance.

Curriculum Outline

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Interpersonal excellence-managing people and developing relationships
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Organisational performance-delivering results
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Personal effectiveness-managing self
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Interpersonal excellence-managing people and developing relationships
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Organisational performance-delivering results
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Personal effectiveness-managing self
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Institute for Apprenticeships

Strong leadership is the foundation of every successful business. The Team Leader Apprenticeship equips aspiring managers with the skills, confidence, and strategic mindset to lead teams, drive performance, and deliver results.

Team leaders play a crucial role in every organisation, from small businesses to multinational corporations. They provide first line management, guiding teams and projects to achieve business objectives while ensuring smooth day to day operations. With responsibilities spanning people management, project delivery, problem solving, and performance monitoring, they act as the link between senior management and frontline teams, ensuring efficiency and collaboration across departments.

A Team Leader Apprentice develops the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence, while also honing essential business skills in budgeting, resource planning, and decision making. They gain a deep understanding of leadership principles, organisational strategy, and industry regulations, ensuring they can confidently navigate challenges and drive positive change within your business.

By investing in a Team Leader Apprenticeship, you’re not just developing a manager, you’re cultivating a future leader who will enhance productivity, boost team morale, and contribute to long term business success. Partner with A S Training and build the leadership talent your organisation needs to thrive.

Apprenticeship Overview

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Apprenticeship Standard Reference Number

ST0384
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Apprenticeship Learning aim code

Z0001926
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Apprenticeship LAR code

105
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Apprenticeship Level

Level 3

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Maximum Funding band

£4500
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Delivery time

12 Months Practical + EPA
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EPA Awarding Body

TQUK