Apprenticeships

Qualification: Retail Level 2Duration: 12 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: 5 x GCSE passes A* - COverview: Suitable for all Customer Assistants (CA) who are looking to develop their career within Lidl. The CA will provide the knowledge and skills to increase talent coming up through the business.As a valued CA, they’ll have a good understanding of how the business works, using this programme to expand on this. They’ll develop their retail knowledge whilst gaining the essential skills and behaviours that help them be the best they can be.Key Topics covered:The CustomerCommunication SkillsPersonal DevelopmentYour Business Brand and ReputationThe Sales Process and MarketingThe Stock Control and Merchandising Process Working with TechnologyLegislation and Governance in your OrganisationWorking as a TeamYour Environment ResponsibilityFinancial OperationsDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingOn demand test (60 minutes)Retail business project presentation  (30 minutes)Professional discussion (60 minutes)Achievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: Retail Team Leader Level 3Duration: 13 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: 2 x A-Level passes A - COverview: Suitable for all ambitious Shift Managers (ShM) who have the potential to develop their career within Lidl. ShM will benefit from this programme by beginning to support their own progression towards management responsibilities along with support and engag (missing text)Key Topics covered:Team Development Self and OthersCustomer CommunicationSuccess: Branding StandardsBusiness Success: LeadershipCompetitive Marketing StrategiesSales: Product and Service PromotionSales: Principles of Stock ControlSales: Commercial MerchandisingTeam Development: PerformanceTechnologyFinancial OperationsLegal, Governance and InclusionDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingOn demand test (60 minutes)Retail business project presentation  (30 minutes)Professional discussion (60 minutes)Achievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: Retail Manager Level 4Duration: 15 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: Foundation Degree (one year of a Degree)Overview: Suitable for ambitious Deputy Store Managers (DSMs) who are looking to develop their career within Lidl.As a valued DSM, they’ll have a good understanding of how the business works, using this programme to expand on this. On Completion, learners will show excellent leadership skills, in depth knowledge of the current market place and how this affects their organisation. Key Topics covered:Manage Development of Self and OthersCustomer, Team and Management Communication Strategic DirectionManage Brand ReputationLead, Influence and Challenge a TeamThe Marketing StrategySales, Promotion, Products and ServicesManaging Stock and MerchandisingRecruit, retain and Develop a TeamTechnologyManaging Financial OperationsManage Legislation, Governance and InclusionDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingWritten exam (2 hours)Retail business project presentation  (30 minutes)Professional discussion (1 hour)Achievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: Operations Departmental Manager Level 5Duration: 15 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: Diploma two years of a DegreeOverview: Suitable for ambitious Store Managers (SMs) and Area Managers (AMs) who are looking to development their careers within Lidl. The Operations Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship cultivates the extend the SMs and AMs knowledge across a range of topics, leading them to more efficiently achieve their operational goals.On completion of the programme, SMs and AMS will have a refined range of skills supporting them to drive improvements in both individual and business performance.Key Topics covered:Leading LeadersInfluencing and CommunicatingRecruitmentProject ManagementOperational ManagementPersonal DevelopmentPerformance ManagementLeading ChangeFinancial ManagementDelivery Method via Lifetime:11 x 2 hour Online Workshop5 x 2 day Skills Development WorkshopVirtual Coaching Sessions evert 8 weeksVirtual Practice Assessment SessionsEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingKnowledge test (30%)Structure competency based interview (20%)Portfolio of evidence (20%)Professional Discussion and review of CPD log (10%)Assessment of the Work Based Project, Presentation and Q&A Session (20%)Achievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: Coaching Professional Level 5Duration: 15 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: Diploma two years of a DegreeOverview: Suitable for ambitious Store Managers (SMs) and Area Managers (AMs) who are looking to development their careers within Lidl. The Professional Coaching programme is for SMs and AMs in a coaching roles who helps individuals identify their goals through engaging with them in meaningful, skilled and authentic sessions.On completion, SMs and AMs will use enhanced listening and questioning skills to increase individuals’ and teams’ self-awareness, enabling them to evaluation their own and others strengths and development areas.Key Topics covered:Your Positive ImpactWhat is CoachingThe Mind WonderReflectionsStructuring SessionsBudding EmotionsCommunication CountsAwareness and InterventionsEmerging in Cultures and High ValuesLeading Coaching OutcomesDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachWebinarsCoaching triad sessionsEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingObservation with Q&AInterview support by portfolio of evidenceKnowledge testAchievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: HR Support Level 3Duration: 12 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: 2 x A-Level passes A - COverview: Suitable for HR Administrators and Officers who deliver front line support to managers and employees. On completion, delegates will have developed a clear understanding of the business situation through appropriate questions and active listening, and will be able to apply HR legislation, policies and procedures relevant to their role. They will be able to provide advice and guidance that are appropriate to the business context whilst building the skills of managers in dealing with HR matters.Key Topics covered:Personal DevelopmentEffective People ProfessionalsYour Role in the OrganisationPeople AnalyticsEmployee RelationsBusiness PartneringCareer DevelopmentDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachVirtual learning platformEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingConsultative projectProfessional discussionAchievement GradesDistinction or Pass

Qualification: HR Partner Level 5Duration: 18 months plus 3 month EPA*Equivalent to: Diploma two years of a DegreeOverview: Suitable for people professionals who are involved in providing solutions to people challenges within a business, giving advice to managers and other about HR matters. On completion, they’ll be able to demonstrate a range of excellent ‘People Professional’ knowledge, skills and behaviours.Key Topics covered:Professional Behaviours & Valuing PeopleOrganisational Performance & Culture in PracticeTalent Management and Workforce PlanningEvidence-based PracticeEmployment Relationship ManagementReward for Performance and Contribution1 CIPD unit option; Specialist Employment Law, Learning and Development Essentials, Advances in Digital Learning and Development, People Management in an International Context, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management Development, Well-being at WorkDelivery Method via Lifetime:1-2-1 face-to-face and virtual learning sessions with your Lifetime Learning CoachVirtual learning platformWebinarsEnd-Point Assessment*:Planning meetingConsultative project (5000 words) Professional discussion (60-75 minutes)Achievement GradesDistinction or Pass