Qualifications and Funding:
Further Information:
Funding has been made available for the iam Introductory Award in
Administrative Management.  Subsequent courses will have to be funded by
individuals, Standard Learning Credits (SLCs) or Enhanced Learning Credits
(ELCs) which in the main contribute up to 80% of the cost of the courses. (May
be used for elective and grandfather rights applicants)?
The iam is an internationally accepted professional body that
specialises in developing and recognising expertise, knowledge
and professional skills in Administrative Management. Full details
of the institute, its awards and the benefits of membership can
be found at
www.instam.org.
On completion of the Service Initial Personnel Administration Course (SIPAC)
the iam Introductory Award in Management is made, this is a Qualifications
and Credits Framework (QCF) Level 2 award, roughly equivalent to a GCSE
Grade A – C.  This qualification requires no additional work by the individual
and is at no cost to them. Level 2 awards are the main thrust for Army-wide
funding. The ITQ Apprenticeship is also awarded upon successful completion
of Phase 2 trade training and roughly equates to 5 GCSE’s.
Other Useful Links:
CIPD: www.cipd.co.uk
CIMA: www.cimaglobal.com
ICSA: www.icsa.org.uk
Subsequently, each progressive career course brings with it a more advanced
qualification, graded against the QCF at levels 3 – 5, which will require
additional work to be carried out during the course or as distance learning.
This must be self funded. Retrospective awards (grandfather rights) must also
be self funded SLCs and ultimately ELCs may be used for the BA(Hons).  The
additional work involved and the associated costs where appropriate are as
follows:
CMI: www.managers.org.uk
ILM: www.i-l-m.com
AAT: www.aat.co.uk
IAB: www.iab.org.uk
Rank/Cse iam Qual
Addl Work
Cost
Remarks
Pte
Level 2
SIPAC Introductory
None None Costs paid by
Award in
DSPS(A)
Admin Mgt
LCpl
Level 3
Learning
£100
SLCs will
PNCO/Cpl
Certificate in
Diary +
cover 80%
JNCOCLM
Admin
2,000 Management
word
report
Sgt SNCO Level 4
CLM
Diploma in
Det Comd
Admin Mgt
SSgt WO Level 5 Adv CLM RAO
Diploma in
CseAdmin Mgt
Self Study
BA(Hons)
intensive
Business Mgt
courses with RDI
3300 £100
word report (+ or - 10%)
SLCs will
cover 80%
3,800 word £100
report
(+ or - 10%)
SLCs will
cover 80%
12 – 60
months
distance learning £1850
-
£6000
SSU: www.solent.ac.uk
DSPS(A): Mike Farrell FInstAM (Adv Dip) MBCS
SO2 Training Assurance and Accreditation
Gould House
Worthy Down
Winchester
SO21 2RG
Tel: Civ 01962 887652, Mil 94271 2652
Fax: Civ 01962 887568, Mil 94271 2568
ELCs cover
80% to max
£2000
External e-mail: so2trgass-acc@dspsa.mod.uk
Internal e-mail: DSPS(A)-TrgAssAccred-SO2
This pamphlet offers information on many of the opportunities available to SPS
Branch personnel. It is intended as a guide only. Other opportunities may exist and
be available. Prices quoted are subject to change at short notice
Opportunities:
SPS Whole Life Development Soldiers
•
Rank
•
•
•
•
Sgt
SSgt
SPS Career Courses
SIPAC
PNCO CLM JNCO CLM
SNCO CLM plus SSA or Regt Acct
WO CLM plus Imprest Acct Op
ITQ Apprenticeship, run by Babcock through Army Apprenticeships
(AA).
SPS Core
Qualifications Regt Acct
AABB
Imprest Holder
Distance learning at Southampton Solent University (SSU) for a
Foundation Degree in Business Administration. Also a Masters Degree
(MA) for candidates who already have a degree.
Professional iam Introductory Award iam Certificate in iam Diploma in Qualifications
in Management – Level 2 Administrative
Administrative Management - Level 3 Management – Level 4
iam Advanced Diploma in
Administrative Management
– Level 5
Leading on to BA(Hons) in
Business Management Level – 6
IAB Diploma in Small Business
Financial Management
IAB Diploma in Computerised Book-keeping
Full career based accreditation at levels 2 to 5 though the Institute of
Administrative Management (iam), with opportunity to gain up to a BA
Hons degree in Administration.
Opportunities to study and work towards Chartered Institute of
Management Accounts (CIMA), Association of Accounting Technicians
(AAT), International Association of Book-keepers (IAB) and Chartered
Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) qualifications.
Opportunities to study and work towards Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Chartered Management Institute
(CMI) and Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) awards.
Accreditation through the iam is the main avenue to the SPS WLD Strategy
which all ranks are directed to follow. Gaining these qualifications will be
one measure of an individual’s performance and commitment. In return the
Branch will offer career-long support in personal development.
With the exception of the ITQ apprenticeship and the iam Introductory
award the completion of accredited qualifications is entirely voluntary. Whilst
accreditation is endorsed by the Branch as Core Qualifications, it remains the
responsibility of individuals to progress towards the highest award that they
can achieve. Personal career ownership harnessed to a desire for professional
excellence are qualities to be sought out, encouraged and recognised.
It is an Army-wide aspiration to have civilian qualifications incorporated into
the requirements for military assignments.
Vocational
Qualification
Pte
LCpl
ITQ Apprenticeship – Level 2
Cpl
WO2
ITQ Advanced Apprenticeship – Level 3 (this is currently an aspiration)
Higher Education
Southampton Solent University (SSU) Foundation Degree (FdA) in Business – Level 5
SSU Bachelors Degree (BA Hons) in Business – Level 6
SSU Masters Degree MA in Business – Level 7
Memberships of Institutions
iam Associate Member iam Corporate Member (MInstAM (Adv Dip))
(AInstAM(Dip))Professional
iam Student Member
(SInstAM)
CIPD affiliate
IAB – Associate (AIAB)
IAB – Fellow (FIAB)
SPS Whole Life Development Officers
Rank
2Lt/Lt
Capt
Maj
Lt Col +
Army Qualifications
Commissioning Course
JOTAC/JOLP
ICSC(L)
ACSC
SPS Career Courses
Detachment Commanders’ Course
RAOs’ Course
SO2 SPS
Chartered Institute of Professional Development CIPD
SPS Core Qualifications
iam Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management
BA(Hons) in Business Management
From 1st July 2010 CIPD are offering affiliate memberships to everyone who is
Professional Qualifications
IAB Diploma in Small Business Financial Management
IAB Diploma in Computerised Book-keeping
working in the HR field. This is not a professional level of membership however
it offers a gateway to full CIPD membership in the future to all candidates who
already have CIPD recognised qualifications or who seek to progress through
the CIPD training programme and examinations. SLC or ELC may be used to
offset payments for approved professional training. No funding is available
for joining fees or membership fees.
WO1
Higher Education
Southampton Solent University (SSU) Foundation Degree
(FdA) in Business
Memberships of Professional Institutions
iam Associate Member AInstAM (Dip)
iam Corporate Member (MInstAM (Adv Dip))
CIPD affiliate
IAB Fellow (FIAB)Opportunities:
SSU BA(Hons) and MA in
Business