ILM Management VRQs (Vocationally Related Qualifications) at Level 4

The ILM Level 4 Award in Management has been designed to give practising or aspiring middle managers a solid foundation for their formal development as a manager. The qualification also acts as a bridge between Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications, preparing learners for the more rigorous demands of study at a higher level.

This concise qualification consists of two mandatory units which cover the core research, analysis and groupworking skills essential to practising or potential middle managers. 'Understanding' the management role' examines organisational structure and function, the roles and responsibilities of middle managers and the effect of communication and interpersonal skills on managerial performance.

The final element of the unit explores the evaluation of personal development opportunities. The second mandatory unit, 'Developing management skills', concentrates on developing skills in information gathering and analysis, plus reviewing research together with essential group discussion and evaluation skills.

Level 4 Qualifications in Management

	L4 Award in Management
Credit Value	8 Credits
Induction	2+ hours
Duration	32 guided learning hours
Completion Period	One year
Tutorial Support (One-to-One Support	2 hour per person
Structure	1 mandatory unit with a credit value of 2; PLUS Optional units to a total minimum credit value of 3
Assessment	Work Based Assignment;

*QQR = Qualification Quality Rating – introduced as part of revised quality assurance strategy

List of Level 4 Management Units

(M = mandatory unit)

Ref	Unit Title	Level	GLH	GLH Range	Notional Credit Value	Award
M4.01	Understanding the management role	4	15	14-16	4	Core
M4.02	Developing management skills	4	15	14-16	4	Core