ILM Endorsed Qualifications

Our endorsed qualifications are designed to meet the needs of supervisors and managers who need to develop their leadership and management knowledge and skills, but who would benefit from more practical workplace assignments than the ILM qualifications allow.

This means that although we include theory in the training, we can focus much more on how the supervisors and managers can apply their knowledge to their roles at work. The assignments are focused on the individuals roles at work, making it easier for them to transfer their learning back to the workplace.

This qualification sits between an ILM Level 2 Award and an ILM Level 3 Award and is suitable for supervisors and team leaders or employees who will soon be progressing into these roles.

This qualification is based on a set of key skills workshops and linked assignments and can be delivered onsite, online and in open programmes.

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ILM Endorsed Leadership & Management Excellence
This qualification sits between an ILM Level 3 Award and an ILM Level 4 Award and is aimed at middle to senior management.

This qualification focuses on the knowledge and themes that individuals will require to perform their roles to a high standard and

This is based on a set of key themes workshops and linked assignments and can also be delivered onsite, online and in open programmes.

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ILM Qualifications

We believe that the supervisors and managers who thrive in their roles have the right skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. So we offer a range of practical qualifications that help supervisors and managers develop the skills and knowledge to succeed.

And to help your employees achieve their qualifications while also developing the skills and knowledge you need, we run a series of workshops tailored to your requirements.

We also find that we get the best results back in the workplace if we incorporate our client’s systems and processes.

 

Qualifications from the Institute of Leadership and Management: 

• ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management
• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management
  

ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership & Team Skills
There are a wide range of units available for the ILM Level 2 Award.  Based on our experience of working with team leaders and supervisors, we would recommend the following units for this Award:

• Leading your work team
• Understanding change in the workplace

Learners are required to complete two modules and two assignments in order to complete the award.

However, if you would like the learners to complete more modules then we are able to offer this at a very low cost.  We would have to charge for additional assignments.

ILM Level 2 Certificate in Leadership & Team Skills
There are a wide range of combinations available for the Level 2 Certificate. Most organisations try to achieve a balance when devising a programme between the team leader’s immediate learning requirements and progression options onto the Level 3 Qualification.

An example of topics for this certificate are:

• Develop yourself as a team leader
• Planning and monitoring work
• Workplace communication
• Leading your work team
• Understanding change in the workplace
• Understand training and coaching in the workplace
• Understanding leadership
• Understanding conflict management in the workplace

ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management
We suggest that the choice of units for the Level 3 Award focuses on the management of people and this is reflected in our list of suggested units below.

• Understand the communication process in the workplace
• Planning change in the workplace
• Understanding how to motivate to improve performance

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management
The selection of units can be planned out to allow for the benefits that progression offer between Level 2 through to Level 4, offering both Level 2 and Level 4 units.

An example of topics for this certificate are:

• Understand training and coaching in the workplace
• Understanding leadership
• Understanding conflict management in the workplace
• Leading and motivating your team effectively
• Planning change in the workplace
• Developing yourself as an effective team member
• Understanding costs and budgets

Workshops only

We can also offer ‘training only’ for anyone who would prefer this approach.  We offer a range of workshops both onsite or online for supervisors and managers and these can be designed around your own needs.

The workshops we have currently available are also at the core of all the qualifications for Endorsed, Level 2 and Level 3.

The workshops we have available currently are:

• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Motivation for Performance
• Leading Change
• Coaching Skills

Case Studies

Graduation Success at Baxters Food Group

Baxters Food Group and Polaris Learning Ltd are delighted to celebrate the success and graduation of candidates on the Baxters Food Group innovative Supervisors for the Future programme.

With the need in the North East to retain and promote existing employees, Baxters launched this programme to draw on the pool of talent they already had within the company.  This enables them to ensure retention of their key operators while creating a flow of talent for succession planning. 

The focus of the programme was to ensure an effective blend of learning to include both people and technical skills required for managers in the food industry. 

After a rigorous selection process the successful candidates worked towards full accreditation for an Institute of Leadership and Management Award as well as a Scottish Vocational qualification in Food and Drink Operations at Level 3.  The programme which was part funded by Skills Development Scotland on their Modern Apprenticeship programme was delivered through a variety of workshops, in-house assessment and assignments (supported by a full mentoring programme involving senior managers). 

The final assessment, which was presented to the Board of Directors, was a group leading change project designed to incorporate all of their learning and look at innovative ideas to improve areas within the business.  One successful project is already in the early stages of implementation. 

The programme is just the start of a variety of in-house training programmes being delivered throughout the company.

“The Supervisors for the Future programme has been a real success with many of the employees being promoted into supervisor roles with other candidates progressing to the next level of the ILM award. Polaris Learning has worked closely with Baxters to ensure the programme met our business requirements to develop our next generation of supervisors. The energy and drive from both the candidates and the Polaris Learning trainers has been superb!”

Quote from Kirstian Findlay, UK HR Manager, Baxters Food Group

This was a six month programme bringing onshore employees from across the business together.

Through a series of workshops and work place assignments, the employees achieved the Institute of Leadership & Management Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management.

"I think more like a manager.  I know how to handle situations, I know when to step in, I have more confidence in mentoring, delegating and using active listening." A new manager at Bibby Offshore.

Tips For Success

If you are looking for some hints and tips on supervisory or management development, or if you are a supervisor or manager looking for some ideas.. here are a few of our blog articles that might help:

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Appraisal training v. performance management

Client Feedback

"The continued high level of service from Polaris Learning has allowed us to develop our training programmes at a much faster rate than envisaged. We are able to deliver a quality product to our clients which has always exceeded their expectation.

The training experience has always been both professional and knowledgeable, delivered at the correct pace for all concerned with a good mix of theory and practical skills training. Where necessary, the courses have been adjusted to a more 'company specific' standard, with all new materials being provided on time for the client.

When the vessel Skandi Arctic was added to our fleet, Polaris Learning provided hands on assistance in the development of new and very different competence frameworks around a very technical vessel. This allowed us to demonstrate very easily to our clients the abilities of both the crew, and the vessel to service their needs

The relationship that has built with Polaris Learning is of great value to us as a company. Polaris Learning, like ourselves were looking to develop long term 'partnerships' in the development of training and competence solutions which matched the requirements of Northern Marine exactly.

They are honest, professional and are full of integrity."

Dave Moxey
Northern Marine Manning Services (at the time of feedback)