Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Operations Management
Advance your management career with our nationally recognized Highfield Level 5 Diploma. Gain essential leadership and operational skills, preparing you for increased responsibilities and future academic pursuits. Your path to professional growth starts here.

Course Overview
The Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Operations Management is a nationally recognized qualification. It is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in leadership and management. The qualification is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and is regulated by Ofqual.
This course provides essential industry-specific knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours. It effectively prepares you for increased responsibilities in the management sector or further academic study. The curriculum covers vital areas such as:
- Leading people
- Operational management
- Building professional relationships
- Proficient project management
- Effective communication
The total time to complete this diploma is about 470 hours. This includes 230 hours of guided learning (direct instruction). If you dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to your studies, you could complete the guided learning component in approximately 5 months. This balanced approach combines structured instruction with valuable independent research and practical application.
What You Will Achieve
Completing the Highfield Level 5 Diploma develops key management skills. You will:
- Lead & Manage Teams: Develop leadership, conflict resolution, and motivational skills for organizational goals.
- Manage Projects: Master planning, implementing, and overseeing projects effectively using data, digital tools, and budgets.
- Ensure Governance & Strategic Operations: Understand and comply with policies and laws, creating operational plans aligned with goals and adapting to external factors.
- Communicate & Build Relationships: Improve conveying information, tailoring messages, and fostering trust and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Drive Professional Growth: Gain insights to manage personal and team development, aligning growth with organizational objectives.
Your learning will be shown through a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. This proves you can apply knowledge in real situations.
Progression
The Highfield Level 5 Diploma significantly boosts your career. It also offers a strong base for more advanced studies. This national qualification helps you move into senior management and leadership roles.
After this diploma, you can pursue further education:
- Level 6 and higher qualifications in management.
- Specialized coaching and mentoring qualifications.
This diploma notably improves your leadership skills. It shows employers your deep understanding and practical use of operations management. It opens doors to advanced positions in many industries.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- A foundational level of English and mathematics proficiency is recommended. This helps you engage well with the course and succeed.
FAQs
This is a nationally recognized qualification, awarded by Highfield Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual. It provides comprehensive knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours for management. It focuses on operational and project responsibilities.
This diploma suits professionals in any sector who want to be managers or are already in management. Prior management experience is not required to join our classes; the course is designed to equip you with the foundational and advanced skills needed for management responsibilities.
You are assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Your centre will assess and quality assure this. You can submit evidence in various formats. These include written assignments, project reports, professional discussions, observations, and presentations. You must show practical skills in a real work setting.
The total time to complete this diploma is about 470 hours. This includes 230 hours of guided learning (direct instruction). If you study around 10 hours per week, you could complete the guided learning component in approximately 5 months.
A portfolio of evidence allows you to gather different items. These show your learning and skills across various modules. It might include work samples, reports, project documents, discussion notes, and observation checklists. This gives a full view of your abilities.
The course teaches you to use digital tools, IT systems, and software. You will learn to use these for organizational needs, data analysis, and performance tracking. While not an entry requirement, these skills are key to what you will learn.
Finishing this diploma can lead to further academic study. This includes Level 6 and higher management qualifications. You can also take specialized courses in coaching and mentoring. Professionally, it significantly strengthens your leadership skills. It expands your career options, opening doors to more senior management roles in many industries.
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Key Facts
- Qualification: Diploma in Operations Management (RQF Level 5)
- Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
- Duration: 5 months Based on 10 hours/week study
- Fee: £6,500
- Study Mode: Blended Learning
- Assessment: Portfolio of Evidence
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