Team Leader

Level 3

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Team Leader

Level 3

No formal entry requirements

Level 3 Team Leader

15-month practical period, 3 months EPA

Standard Overview

The Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship develops the core knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to manage teams, deliver operational plans, and drive performance across a variety of industries. This programme is ideal for aspiring or existing team leaders looking to step into supervisory roles.

Standard Overview

No formal entry requirements

Level 3 Team Leader

15-month practical period, 3 months EPA

Apprenticeships available nationally

100% pass rate. Every student, every time.

Over 4% higher than the national average on achievement rates across all areas of the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework

75% distinction rate. Excellence isn’t the goal; it’s the standard.

Apprenticeships available nationally

100% pass rate. Every student, every time.

64.6% achievement rate. Our apprentices don’t just begin; they achieve success.

75% distinction rate. Excellence isn’t the goal; it’s the standard.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, a keen interest in the field is essential. Applicants must be prepared for both shift work and travel.

Prior experience is not necessary, but useful and should be supported by a portfolio of evidence.

Teaching Assistant apprentices' key areas of training are:

Leading and managing people
Delivering operational plans and projects
Building and maintaining strong working relationships
Supporting and developing team members
Managing resources, budgets, and risks
Communicating effectively across departments
Solving problems and making decisions
Upholding organisational values and ethical practices

Team Leader Apprentices are suitable for organisations such as:

Apprentice’s Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Team Leader Apprentice could include, but are not limited to:

Managing or supervising a team to meet operational goals
Planning and delivering tasks or projects
Monitoring workloads and performance
Supporting team development through coaching and feedback
Promoting effective communication within and across teams
Handling problems and conflicts in a professional manner
Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, a keen interest in the field is essential. Applicants must be prepared for both shift work and travel.

Prior experience is not necessary, but useful and should be supported by a portfolio of evidence.

Teaching Assistant apprentices' key areas of training are:

Leading and managing people
Delivering operational plans and projects
Building and maintaining strong working relationships
Supporting and developing team members
Managing resources, budgets, and risks
Communicating effectively across departments
Upholding organisational values and ethical practices
Demonstrating resilience, accountability, and problem-solving abilities.

Team Leader Apprentices are suitable for organisations such as:

Apprentice’s Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Team Leader Apprentice could include, but are not limited to:

Managing or supervising a team to meet operational goals
Planning and delivering tasks or projects
Monitoring workloads and performance
Supporting team development through coaching and feedback
Promoting effective communication within and across teams
Handling problems and conflicts in a professional manner
Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation

Modules

Managing People and Leading Teams: The role of coaching in the workplace, Understanding performance management in the workplace and Understanding cross-team working.
Governance and Ethics: Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, How to manage challenging conversations
Project and Operational Plans: Understanding effective operational planning includes project management, understanding how to manage and adapt to change

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Modules

Apprentices will cover the following modules:

Managing People and Leading Teams: The role of coaching in the workplace, Understanding performance management in the workplace and Understanding cross-team working.
Governance and Ethics: Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, How to manage challenging conversations.
Project and Operational Plans: Understanding effective operational planning includes project management, understanding how to manage and adapt to change.

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Employer Testimonials

PRG

"Access Industry consistently delivers an unparalleled level of excellence in their support for PRG's Live Event Technician Apprenticeship and Live Events Assistant Apprenticeship programs. Their bespoke service not only meets but exceeds our expectations, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for our apprentices. Access Industry's commitment to personalised support and guidance sets the standard for exceptional partnership working in the realm of live event education."

NEC

“The combination of in-venue experience and regular training, provides our two Live Event Technician apprentices with plentiful opportunity to enhance the skills they’ve learnt in the classroom, on-the-job with our conventions team. It has been a pleasure to work with Access Industry since 2022 and we look forward to supporting more students with their apprenticeships.”

4Wall

“Access Industry has supported us from the outset, they were committed to understanding the unique needs of our business and has been on hand at each stage of the onboarding process to answer any questions. Our apprentices have consistently demonstrated adaptability, teamwork skills and an eagerness to learn, and the curriculum provided by Access Industry has supported our apprenticeship team with the theory and knowledge necessary to thrive in our industry. It has been great to work collaboratively with Access Industry and we look forward to developing our relationship further in the future.”

Eclipse

“Our apprentice, though new to the industry, has made a positive impact on the team by demonstrating a strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tasks. Access Industry's apprenticeship programme is highly recommended for organisations seeking to develop skills in individuals with little or no prior experience. The program facilitates a seamless transition, allowing companies to play a vital role in shaping and enhancing the skills of apprentices, ensuring they contribute effectively to the relevant industry. ”

The Chameleon Agency

“Finding an apprentice through Access Industry has been a blessing for our agency. Not only was the process incredibly simple but the talent at Access Industry is brilliant. It has been great working with them and having Amber as part of our team. She has developed brilliantly and is now working across internal and external projects of all sizes.”

Employer Testimonials

PRG

NEC

“The combination of in-venue experience and regular training, provides our two Live Event Technician apprentices with plentiful opportunity to enhance the skills they’ve learnt in the classroom, on-the-job with our conventions team. It has been a pleasure to work with Access Creative College since 2022 and we look forward to supporting more students with their apprenticeships.”

4Wall

“Access Creative has supported us from the outset, they were committed to understanding the unique needs of our business and has been on hand at each stage of the onboarding process to answer any questions. Our apprentices have consistently demonstrated adaptability, teamwork skills and an eagerness to learn, and the curriculum provided by Access Creative has supported our apprenticeship team with the theory and knowledge necessary to thrive in our industry. It has been great to work collaboratively with Access Creative and we look forward to developing our relationship further in the future.”

Eclipse

“Our apprentice, though new to the industry, has made a positive impact on the team by demonstrating a strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tasks. Access Industry's (NCCI) apprenticeship programme is highly recommended for organisations seeking to develop skills in individuals with little or no prior experience. The program facilitates a seamless transition, allowing companies to play a vital role in shaping and enhancing the skills of apprentices, ensuring they contribute effectively to the relevant industry. ”

The Chameleon Agency

“Finding an apprentice through Access Industry has been a blessing for our agency. Not only was the process incredibly simple but the talent at Access is brilliant. It has been great working with them and having Amber as part of our team. She has developed brilliantly and is now working across internal and external projects of all sizes.”

Where do you see yourself?

This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to go onto:

Team Leader

Oversees day-to-day operations of a team, setting objectives and supporting team members to achieve performance targets.

Floor Supervisor

Manages workflow and staff on the floor, ensuring customer satisfaction, staff efficiency, and health & safety compliance.

Operations Support

Provides administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of operational activities and team functions.

Project Supervisor

Leads small to mid-scale projects, coordinating resources, timelines, and communication to meet project goals.

Shift Leader

Supervises team performance during a specific shift, resolves immediate issues, and ensures handovers are completed effectively.

Graduates of the programme may also go on to pursue further qualifications such as Level 5 Operations Manager or relevant higher-level management qualifications.

Where do you see yourself?

This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to go onto:

Team Leader

Oversees day-to-day operations of a team, setting objectives and supporting team members to achieve performance targets.

Floor Supervisor

Manages workflow and staff on the floor, ensuring customer satisfaction, staff efficiency, and health & safety compliance.

Operations Support

Provides administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of operational activities and team functions.

Project Supervisor

Leads small to mid-scale projects, coordinating resources, timelines, and communication to meet project goals.

Shift Leader

Supervises team performance during a specific shift, resolves immediate issues, and ensures handovers are completed effectively.

Graduates of the programme may also go on to pursue further qualifications such as Level 5 Operations Manager or relevant higher-level management qualifications.

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Wondering how an apprenticeship can influence your future? If you’re considering career paths or seeking practical experience, we’re ready to assist you. Contact us today to discuss your choices and move closer to your ideal career!

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Understanding the industry (terms & relationships)

Health and safety standards including: manual handling, work at height, provision and use of work equipment, construction (design and management), noise, first aid, working hours, electricity at work, fire & emergency procedures, accident reporting and Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
Security and control of equipment protocols.
Management structures within a venue, etiquette and culture, including communication protocols and interdependencies of departments.
Relevant industry bodies and their roles e.g. HSE, ABTT, BECTU principles of stage and production management.
Creative venue safety systems.
The history, styles, architecture, terminology and acoustics of creative venues.

Planning

The selection of the correct tools and equipment for tasks such as assembling scenic components and truss and rigging lighting, audio and video equipment.
Computer-aided design – viewing, extracting information and realising specifications from system designs e.g. stage plans, lighting plans and sound schematics.
Environmental and sustainability protocols e.g. correct disposal of different lamp types and electronic equipment, reduction in use of PVC products.
Approaches to problem solving – to achieve the creative team’s requirements within the appropriate venue or production’s resources.
Competently use safety and access equipment e.g. personal and fall protection equipment, ladders, access towers and tallescopes.
Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts.

Production Processes, Performance & Maintenance

The agreed industry safe working procedure: e.g. The Code of Conduct for Get-ins, Fit-ups and Getouts.
Recognition of production design elements – scenic, lighting, audio and visual e.g. means of scenic construction: timber, metal and textile. The properties of electricity, fixed and temporary electrical systems; theory, practice and safety e.g. to enable portable appliance testing of relevant technical equipment.
The properties of mechanical and electromechanical systems e.g. to enable the assembly and monitoring of hydraulic systems for scenic effect.
Lifting operations; theory and practice e.g. to enable monitoring of a lifting operation in compliance with LOLER such as performer flying.
How to identify potential improvements to systems and procedures to better enable the realisation of the creative team’s vision for the production.
Housekeeping – keeping venue work and storage areas clean, tidy and free from the build-up of waste materials.

To be eligible, applicants must be aged 16 or over, living in England and not taking part in full-time education. If they are already employed, they can start an apprenticeship in their current job to help them progress to a higher level position.

Apprenticeships range from Level 2 to Level 7. The levels and their equivalent qualifications are listed below:

Level 2 = 4 GCSEs

Level 3 = 3 A Levels

Level 4 & 5 = Foundation degree and HNC/D

Level 6 = Bachelor’s Degree

Level 7 = Master’s Degree

Access Industry currently offers apprenticeships up to Level 4, but we continually update available apprenticeships to meet learner needs and industry trends.