DEBM07 Diploma in Middle Management

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT Level 7

The ILM NVQ Diploma in Management has been specifically designed for middle managers with a wide span of control and accountability for performance, in particular those with responsibility for determining resource allocation and operational methods in their department or organisation. Learners take four mandatory units covering developing and implementing operational plans, working productively, providing leadership and direction, and planning change. They then choose from a diverse range of optional units to complete the qualification, tailoring their learning to meet their individual and organisational needs.

Credit Value                38

 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 middle management experience in a paid or voluntary capacity from within a period of three years of registration

Overview of Units

Mandatory Group A

1. Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility                   6         
2. Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility                                5
3. Plan change in own area of responsibility                                                                        6
4. Work productively with colleagues and stakeholders                                                    6

Optional Group B

1. Establish risk management processes for an organization                                                  6
2. Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion across an organization         6
3. Examine staff turnover issues in own area of responsibility                                               4
4. Developing collaborative relationships with other organizations                                      7
5. Promote the use of technology within an organization                                                          6
6. Manage health and safety across an organization                                                                 6
7. Monitor and review business processes                                                                                   3
8. Develop a customer-focused organization                                                                               5
9. Conduct a quality audit                                                                                                                6
10. Manage product development and marketing                                                                         7
11. Develop, maintain and review personal networks                                                                 4
12. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements                    5
13. Manage risk in own area of responsibility                                                                              4
14. Review risk management processes in own area of responsibility                                     3
15. Implement change in own area of responsibility                                                                    6         
16. Develop working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders                                     4
17. Recruit staff in own area of responsibility                                                                               4
18. Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility                                          5
19. Support learning and development within own area of responsibility                              5
20. Address performance problems affecting team members                                                     3
21. Build, support and manage a team                                                                                            4
22. Support individuals to develop and take responsibility for their performance               4
23. Know how to follow disciplinary procedures                                                                          4
24. Managing grievance procedures                                                                                                3
25. Support the management of redundancies in own area of responsibility                         3
26. Develop and implement a risk assessment plan in own area of responsibility                6
27. Manage physical resources                                                                                                         3
28. Manage the environmental impact of work activities                                                            3
29. Manage a tendering process                                                                                                       5
30. Plan and manage a project                                                                                                         4
31. Develop and implement marketing plans                                                                                8
32. Analyse the market in which your organisation operates                                                    6
33. Manage the achievement of customer satisfaction                                                               5
34. Prepare for and support quality audits                                                                                   4
35. Inform strategic decision making                                                                                             7
36. Support the culture of an organization                                                                                   5
37. Lead innovation within an organization                                                                                 10
38. Manage a budget for own area or activity of work                                                               7
39. Outsource organizational processes                                                                                       8
40. Manage a programme of complementary projects                                                               8

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.