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The option to complete the CMDA following an accelerated route is available to those meeting the below criteria:

• A foundation degree or HND, or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• CMI Level 5 (subject to units completed mapping through RPL)
• CIPD Level 5 (subject to units completed mapping through RPL)
• Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

All apprentice applicants under the age of 19 must hold GCSE maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent. Those who do not hold these qualifications should enquire regarding support to obtain the qualifications prior to commencement.

All apprentice applicants must complete the apprentice onboarding process, including completion of an initial skills scan. Apprentices must be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements set by IFATE and a job role check will be completed to ensure that the workplace provides appropriate opportunities for apprentices to meet the KSBs.

For those who do not meet the above criteria for the accelerated CMDA, a full CMDA apprenticeship is available. Entry criteria for the full course is outlined below:

Eligible candidates from within an organisation will be selected for registration by the University and/or partner college in consultation with the employer. Most candidates will meet the entry criteria for the BA (Hons) specified below and hold English and Maths at Level 2. Other relevant or prior experience may also be considered as an alternative.

• 48 UCAS points or equivalent
• Access to Higher Education
• CMI Level 3
• Level 3 apprenticeship in a related occupation
• HTQ in a related occupation

All apprentice applicants under the age of 19 must hold GCSE maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent. Those who do not hold these qualifications should enquire regarding support to obtain the qualifications prior to commencement.

All apprentice applicants must complete the apprentice onboarding process, including completion of an initial skills scan. Apprentices must be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements set by IFATE and a job role check will be completed to ensure that the workplace provides appropriate opportunities for apprentices to meet the KSBs.