Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard

The Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard offers the practical knowledge, skills and tools needed to step up to management.

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Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard

Programme Aim

Managing at the sharp end requires confidence and a practical grasp of what first line management is like in the real world. The Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship offers the practical knowledge, skills and tools needed to step up to management.

This comprehensive, well-rounded programme aims to develop the first line managers’ confidence and capability in line with industry standards to enable them to positively and measurably impact on individual, team and organisational performance.

This Standard was developed by employers to ensure that first-line managers gain the industry-recognised knowledge, skills and behaviours that are valued by UK organisations today.

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Suitability

Who this programme is for:

This Level 3 Team Leader  Apprenticeship Standard is ideal for anyone currently operating in a first line management role, with operational/project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. They will provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the achievement of set goals. Typical job titles include Supervisor, Team Leader, Project Officer, Shift Supervisor, Foreperson, and Shift Manager.

Attainment

What they will achieve on completion:

  • 1 An Industry-recognised Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard certification
  • 2 A Professional Management Qualification (Chartered Management Institute Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership)
  • 3 Foundation Chartered Manager Status (free for first 3-months)

Progressions

Ongoing professional development

On completion, learners are eligible to
progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Management qualification.

Career pathways include step-up to middle-management roles, such as Operations Manager or similar. Such roles include anyone with responsibility for managing teams and / or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisation’s strategy.

Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard

  • Overview
  • Module One
  • Module Two
  • Module Three

Programme Structure

Adalta’s Level 3 Team Leader Programme is a highly practical, structured programme delivered via a range of learning methodologies, which provides variety, challenge and flexibility.

The emphasis is on the application of the new knowledge, skills, tools and techniques gained in the context of a Team Leader (or equivalent) role. Through a continual process of learn, apply, reflect and refine, we are able to influence continuous learning and development that helps them and their team to deliver value and generate tangible – and often immediate returns for their organisation.

The programme is fully levy funded, can start at any time and is delivered across 14 months. The integration of the professional management qualification provides an important management pathway following the programme to support future career progression.

The programme comprises three core modules, which are delivered in a progressive way.

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Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard

Module One: The Organisational Environment

Self-awareness is the foundation for successful management development.  It enables learners to understand how they are perceived as a first line manager and how they can adjust their approach to achieve better results.

They also clarify the role and responsibilities of a Team Leader and explore internal and external factors, including legislation and sustainability, understanding their impact on their role and organisational goals.

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Module Two: Interpersonal Excellence

This module helps learners to really grasp what good management practice involves and how they can develop their line management style and approach.

With a focus on managing people, learners will gain a wealth of skills to help them motivate, delegate, coach and support others.  Interpersonal excellence also requires the ability to develop and manage relationships and how to communicate with impact in a range of situations.

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Module Three: Delivering Results

This module helps learners to work ‘on the business’ as well as in it to deliver results.

They will gain a greater understanding of how to communicate and implement operational plans aligned to organisational goals and support operations. This module also helps Team Leaders to support organisational change and drive continuous improvement.  Learners will also explore the principles of project management and how to effectively contribute to projects.

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Competencies and Behaviours covered:

 

Programme Delivery

We recognise that everyone learns in different ways and that in order for learning to be truly effective, we ensure a rich blend of methodologies to provide variety, challenge and flexibility.The pie chart below provides an indicative example of a) typical learning methods integrated and b) the extent to which each features within the overall programme of learning.
Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard Programme Assessment

1 On-programme Assessment

During the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Programme, learners will be continually assessed to make sure they reach the required level of competence as set out in the Standard. This is assessed on a continual, rolling basis against specific knowledge, skill and behaviour outcomes.

2 Gateway Assessment

The Gateway assessment is a 3-way process between Adalta, the learner and their employer/line manager to ensure their readiness to proceed to end-point assessment. Adalta ensure learners know what to expect from the outset and ensure they are fully prepared.

3 End-point Assessment

Learners have their skills, knowledge and behaviours evaluated at the end of their apprenticeship by taking an ‘end-point assessment’ (EPA). This is known as synoptic assessment. It is conducted independently to ensure fairness and impartiality, and helps ensure the quality and integrity of Apprenticeships. The objective of EPA is to determine that the learner is fully competent in the occupation of a Team Leader (or equivalent role).

 

Useful Links

Level 5 Operations Apprenticeship Standard
Skills England

“Apprentices flourish and are very well prepared to work as leaders and managers in their industries”. (Ofsted November 2025)

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The Level 3 programme has given me the knowledge and tools to develop my progression as a Team Leader. The integrated structure of ‘on the job’ learning allows the learner to put theory into practice which is invaluable.

Deb Platt, Level 3 Team Leader Apprentice

Apprentices swiftly develop the professional behaviours they need for their job roles. They become more confident and resilient managers; are motivated and have a positive attitude to their learning

Apprentices value highly the coaching sessions they receive from Assessors and apply what they learn in these sessions to the tasks they do at work. They increase in confidence during their apprenticeship

Ofsted, September 2021

“I have benefited so much from this experience.  Since starting the course I have been promoted into a leadership position, and everything I have learned throughout this Adalta journey has supported me both on my personal and professional journey.  On reflection I definitely walk away as a better person too and this brings value to my company, my team and myself.  My experience with the Adalta group has been very professional, fulfilling and enjoyable. Thank you for the opportunity.”

Jonny Suarez 

 
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