Chartered Management Institute
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RAF ACS Staff Induction Course
Qualifications Summary
CMI Level 3 Qualifications in First Line Management (QCF) are developed for supervisors and
first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity. They are
designed to develop communication and motivational skills to help improve operational
efficiency. They support development by motivating and developing the people who work in the team or
department; fostering effective communications and developing a sense of team/corporate identify.
CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership (QCF) are developed for practising
middle managers aspiring to be senior management who want to develop their core management
and leadership skills. They focus on the personal development of individual capabilities and
competencies. Level 5 Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) portray practical management and
leadership skills and competences that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to Diplomas of
Higher Education, Foundation Degrees and HNDs.
Overview
Instructors who successfully complete the ACSIC can apply for 2 different, but linked, qualifications that
have been accredited by CMI. The first is the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management Coaching and
Mentoring (QCF) and the second is linked directly to the highest level qualification accredited to the
particular course instructed. Learners have options to apply for a dual award without having to do any
additional work for the CMI as shown in the table below:
No additional work options:
OPTION 1
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) (5C2) with 24 credits
All instructors
Units 5014, 5015, 5016, 5017
OPTION 2 for
CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management (QCF) (3C1) with 19 credits
JMLCinstructors:
Units 3004, 3005, 3008
OPTION 2 for
CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (QCF) (5A1) with 7 credits
IMLC instructors
Unit 5002
OPTION 2 for
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF) (5C1) with 30 credits
AMLC instructors
Units 5001, 5006, 5012, 5013
OPTION 3
All instructors
Dual Award: combination of 2 qualifications (Option 1 + appropriate Option 2)
Table 1: No additional work solutions: accredited qualifications
Acquire these Qualifications. You have the option to register for Option 1 alone, the appropriate
Option 2 alone, or a combination of Option 1 with the appropriate Option 2. Instructions are given
on the registration form. No additional work is required by you, so Standard Learning Credits
are ineligible. Proof of successful completion of your JMLC training, provided by ACS
administration, makes you eligible for this qualification. Complete the registration form, located on:
www.managers.org.uk/mod (see registration below), indicating your choice. Allow 6 weeks for
receipt of certification.
External Assignment Option:
Option to increase the qualification. The CMI has agreed with your training authority to offer you the
opportunity to capitalise on your learning by completing an assignment and submitting it to the CMI for
external assessment. This will enable you to benefit from:
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acquiring an additional unit 4008, Managing Equality and Diversity for JMLC instructors, or
5022 Organisational Corporate Social responsibility for IMLC and AMLC instructors (both units
defined as 30 hours Guided Learning) in addition to the other accredited units at that level.
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eligibility to use SLC to help pay fees; please seek advice from your local Learning Centre
before registering for this qualification.
JMLC Instructors additional work: Increase the size of the CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line
Management (QCF) by one unit (4008 – Managing equality & diversity) to 26 QCF credits. You must complete
an externally assessed assignment to achieve this qualification. This may make Standard Learning Credits
eligible.
OPTION 4 for
JMLC Instructors
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) (5C2) with 24
credits (units as above)
CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line management (3C1) with 26 QCF credits (units above
plus unit 4008)
Unit 4008 – ‘Managing equality and diversity’. This unit is about promoting equality and valuing
the diversity of individuals’ and teams. It fosters understanding about how teams and individuals
interact and encourages good practice. The completion pack provides the assignment and
instructions about how to get support.
IMLC Instructors additional work: Increase the size of the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and
Leadership (QCF) by adding one unit (5022 –Organisational Corporate Social Responsibility). You must
complete an externally assessed assignment to achieve this qualification. This may make Standard
Learning Credits eligible
OPTION 5 for
IMLC instructors
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) (5C2) with 24
credits (units as above)
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF) (5C1) with 14 credits (units
as above plus unit 5022)
AMLC Instructors additional work: Increase the level 5 certificate by adding one unit (5022 –
Organisational corporate social responsibility). You must complete an externally assessed assignment
to achieve this qualification. This may make Standard Learning Credits eligible
OPTION 6 for
AMLC instructors
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) (5C2) with 24
credits (units as above)
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF) (5C1) with 37 credits (units
as above plus unit 5022)
Unit 5022 – ‘Organisational corporate social responsibility’. This unit is about understanding
organisational strategy for corporate social responsibility, developing an implementation plan,
delivering the plan and evaluating and reporting impact on performance. The completion pack
provides the assignment and instructions about how to get support.
Acquire Enhanced Qualifications. You have the option to register for the appropriate enhanced
dual qualification option; instructions are given on the registration form. Because you are submitting
work for assessment by CMI Standard Learning Credits may be eligible. Proof of successful
completion of your Induction training, provided by ACS administration, makes you eligible for this
qualification. Complete the registration form, located on: www.managers.org.uk/mod (see below),
indicating your choice. Allow a minimum of 9 weeks from submission of your assignment before
receipt of certification.
Note: External assignments are only available on line once registration is complete.
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Registration.
You have an 18-month window of opportunity, from date of course completion, to register for these
qualifications. Register using the registration form on the CMI web, which you can download and either
fax or post to the CMI (details on the form). Visit the web www.managers.org.uk/mod and click on CMI
qualifications. Then scroll down to, and click on, Royal Air Force. Scroll down the table to the ACSIC
row and click on Download factsheet and Download registration form . Please complete the registration
form in conjunction with this factsheet. Don’t forget to provide the remittance; costs are shown on the
registration form.
Acquiring the Completion Pack.
You will need username and password to download the Completion Pack, provided with complementary
studying membership as part of the registration procedure. Once registered, you can re-enter the web
site and click on Download completion pack. This will prompt you for your username and password,
which will then open for you to download. You have 9-months to complete the assignment; please
contact CMI (see below) if you are experiencing problems meeting this deadline. If no work is submitted,
CMI will default certification to the appropriate ‘no additional work’ dual option shown in Table 1 above.
CMI will not refund the difference in registration fee. Allow a minimum of 9 weeks from submission of
your assignment, assuming a pass, for receipt of certification.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
These qualifications can be built upon to add further units and so present excellent opportunity for
Continuing Professional Development. As they are registered on the national Qualifications Credit
Framework (QCF) they are readily recognised by civilian organisations.
For further enquiries call CMI on 01536 207 496 or e-mail to
qualifications@managers.org.uk
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