DEBM05 Team Leading

Certificate in Team Leading - Level 4

Qualification overview 

The ILM Certificate in Team Leading has been designed for team leaders who have some

personal autonomy and responsibility, and who collaborate with others to deliver work. The NVQ gives learners the opportunity to develop the core competences needed by team leaders in today’s dynamic business world. 

Learners take three mandatory units focusing on managing personal development, working

relationships with colleagues and communicating information and knowledge. They then choose from a diverse range of optional units to complete the qualification, tailoring their learning to meet their individual and organisational needs.  

ILM NVQs are assessed using evidence from the workplace. This could include observation, professional discussion, questioning/interviews/witness testimony, physical products of work (such as plans, reports, correspondence etc) or other methods allowed within the QCF. Please note simulation is not allowed.  

There are no formal entry requirements however learners:

1. Will undertake an initial assessment to determine the appropriate NVQ level and optional units
2. should normally be employed in a team leading role to gather evidence from the workplace for assessment
3. Who are not currently in employment may be able to join the qualification if they are able to gather evidence of recent team leading experience in a paid or voluntary capacity from within a period of three years of registration. 

Credit Value                17 Credits

Overview of Units

Mandatory Group A  

1.  Manage personal development                                                                                                  4
2. Develop working relationships with colleagues                                                                      3
3.  Communicate information and knowledge                                                                              3

 Optional Group B

1. Set objectives and provide support for team members                                                         5                 
2. Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team                                                                             5

Optional Group C

1. Manage or support equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility                                                                                                                                                                                                 4                                                                                                                                                        4
2. Support team members in identifying, developing and implementing new ideas   
3. Manage conflict in a team                                                                                                              3
4. Lead and manage meetings                                                                                                             4
5. Participate in meetings                                                                                                                    2
6. Make effective decisions                                                                                                                 3
7. Manage knowledge in own area of responsibility                                                                     4
8. Procure supplies                                                                                                                               2
9. Manage customer service in own area of responsibility                                                         4

Learning Support

There is a range of materials available to support ILM qualifications, for full details browse online at www.i-l-m.com/shop. The following are suitable for the ILM Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team Leading:   

• Building Success 2, published by ILM in partnership with QMD. This is a single CD resource covering all the team leading units. Containing case studies, exercises and knowledge tests, Building Success 2 helps to develop learner knowledge at a pace to suit the individual
• Leading Teams by David Pardey. This book has been endorsed by leadership guru John Adair and is a highly recommended study aid

ILM Membership

All learners can gain free development support for six months with our Trial Membership package. ILM membership brings access to a wide range of online resources, news and information that have been specially selected to support management learning and development. It’s the idea way to help learners get the most from their ILM programme and support their management career. Learners can simply visit www.i-l-m.com/activate and start their free Trial Membership anytime.