BTEC Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Level 7 – for area and brigade managers

 

BTECThe BTEC Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership is a customised framework short course which has been developed in line with the ‘people skills’ section of the IPDS development model. Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 guided learning hours, within which they will create a portfolio evidencing their skills and knowledge.

 

Why this programme?

The BTEC Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership is a customised framework short course which has been developed in line with the ‘people skills’ section of the IPDS development model. On completion of this programme students will have a recognised management qualification at Level 7.

Structure

This six-unit modular programme is delivered through a mix of tutor lead experiential workshops (18 days in total) plus pre and post unit reading and research. This ensures flexibility for the Brigade as well as to individuals, to fit in with other commitments. The programme can be rolled out and completed to a schedule, which meets the requirements of any FRS Authority.

Units

Unit 1

Executive leadership and performance
Related IPDS Module: 001, 003, 038, 053

Unit 2

Influential presentations and community awareness
Related IPDS Module: 014, 049

Unit 3

Negotiating for successful partnerships
Related IPDS Module: 050, 052

Unit 4

Strategic planning and decision making
Related IPDS Module: 051, 054, 025, 082

Unit 5

Developing and facilitating teams
Related IPDS Module: 011, 022, 025, 043

Unit 6

Culture shift in the legal context and visioning the personal way forward
Related IPDS Module: 004, 007, 012, 005, 062

Duration

18 day course

Who should attend?

This course is for:

 

Area and Brigade managers

Class size

Minimum 12 participants
Maximum 15 participants

Delivery

Usually at a local fire HQ with a training facility



Fire service post graduate pathway

18 day programme in Strategic Leadership

Including IPDS Modules:

001/003/004/005/007/011/012/014/022/025/

038/043/046/049/050/051/052/053/054/062

(60 credits)

+

3 x 3,500 word assignments

(60 credits)

=

Post graduate diploma in Leadership Practice

(120 credits)

A maximum of 66% of APL credits is allowed towards these awards.

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Testimonial

 

    Using the Cegos Retail Skills Map we got a valuable insight into the current skills of our managers, enabling us to develop a course that is exactly the level required, ensuing the highest ROI....

 

20/05/2011
Franchise Director