Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Leading teams, managing resources, and overseeing daily business functions to ensure efficiency, productivity, and alignment with organisational goals.
What is an Operations Manager Apprenticeship?
Operations managers are the driving force behind the efficiency and success of an organisation. At A S Training, our Operations Manager Apprenticeship equips future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to manage teams, drive strategic objectives, and ensure seamless business operations across a variety of industries.
Found in organisations of all sizes and sectors, operations managers play a critical role in overseeing day-to-day functions, managing resources, and delivering results. With both leadership and project responsibilities, they provide direction, support, and clear guidance to their teams, ensuring that business goals are met while maintaining compliance with regulations and company policies. They are responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, managing projects, and fostering collaboration across departments, including finance, HR, IT, legal, sales, and marketing.
A career in operations management requires strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and the ability to think strategically. Apprentices in this programme will learn how to optimise processes, improve efficiencies, and apply business continuity principles to support long-term success. They will gain hands on experience in workforce planning, resource management, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, developing the expertise to drive productivity and innovation within their organisation.
Whether working in an office, onsite, or remotely, operations managers must be agile and resilient, capable of leading teams through challenges and change. This apprenticeship also places a strong emphasis on ethical leadership, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and sustainability, ensuring that future managers are equipped to create a positive and responsible working environment.
By enrolling in this apprenticeship, aspiring operations managers will develop the leadership qualities and practical skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business landscape. With A S Training, they will gain the knowledge and real-world experience to confidently step into a management role and make a lasting impact.

Curriculum Outline
Introduction to Operations Management
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Planning & Organisational Objectives
Project & Resource Management
Financial & Commercial Awareness
Compliance, Policies & Legal Frameworks
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
Change Management & Problem-Solving
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Apprenticeship Overview
Apprenticeship Standard Reference Number
ST0385
Apprenticeship LAR code
104
Apprenticeship Level
Level 5
Maximum Funding band
£9000
Delivery time
24 Months Practical + EPA
EPA Awarding Body
Ofqual