How MITO's First Line Management Programme works
MITO's First Line Management Programme is a 1-year course for developing and extending management skills. It's designed for people who are supervisors, and employees who want to develop management skills. The programme involves training at work, tutorial workshops and putting time into home study.
Who can do MITO's First Line Management Programme
How the programme is organised
What support you get to do the programme
Programme costs and financial help
I want to do the programme - what now?
Who can do MITO's First Line Management Programme
You can do MITO's First Line Management Programme if you:
- are working full-time in one of MITO's industries
- have or intend to take on a supervisory role
- have your employer's support to do the programme
- are able to take time off work to attend the tutorial workshops
- are prepared to put your own time into study for your unit standards.
How the programme is organised
MITO has designed the programme around four themes:
- Organisational Skills
- Team Management Skills
- Team Development Skills (One)
- Team Development Skills (Two)
Each key theme is the focus for a 2-day tutorial workshop. You learn through these workshops - four in total over the 1-year course - as well as through your resources and study materials, workplace experience, and home study.
Achieving your qualification
You will gain the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) by completing 45 credits from 10 unit standards.
Find out more about the unit standards included in the programme.
Between the tutorial workshops you will need to complete the requirements set out in the study materials to have the best chance of success with your assessments.
What support you get to do the programme
When you enrol in MITO's First Line Management Programme, you can be assured of plenty of assistance.
Your MITO Industry Training Advisor
Your local MITO Industry Training Advisor (ITA) is there to support you the entire way! Before you enrol, you MITO ITA will meet with you and your employer to explain the programme and answer any questions you may have. From then on, they are only a phone call away.
MITO National Office
The team at MITO National Office is also just a phone call away. Just call the freephone number at 0800 88 21 21 and they will help you with anything you need.
Your training provider
A training company has been engaged by MITO to deliver the tutorial workshops. Their trainers are available to answer your questions during your participation in the programme.
The training company is also responsible for reviewing and marking your work and providing you with feedback.
In your workplace
Your employer or supervisor will be a great source of support and relevant information to support your study. They'll be able to help you learn more about the business and industry.
Programme costs and financial help
MITO First Line Management Programme training fee
You pay MITO a training fee of $990 (GST exclusive) for the 1-year programme (2012 prices). This covers all your training and assessment costs, including:
- tutorial workshops
- customised resources and study materials
- ongoing support from your training provider
- regular visits (at least four times a year) from your MITO ITA
- easy access to your MITO ITA for any questions you have between visits
- assessment of your competency
- administrative support from MITO National Office, including registering your achievements on the National Qualifications Framework.
It is important that you complete the entire course of study and assessments over 12-months, so that you do not incur a further training fee.
Financial help with your costs
Some employers agree to cover part or all of the cost of the annual training fee.
Some banks may offer tertiary packages that can help with your fees while you're working towards your industry qualification.
If you have links with Māori iwi, you may be able to get assistance through them. For further information, contact your rūnanga, marae committee, or trust board.
Your payment options
You can pay your annual training fee by cheque, cash, internet banking, direct credit, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
I want to do the programme - what now?
Check out that you have the support of your employer to enrol for the programme. Invite your local MITO ITA to come and discuss the programme with you and your employer. It's important that you get all your questions answered!
How you enrol
It's simple! Just contact your local ITA or MITO National Office. We need a minimum number of enrolments within a region to be able to offer the MITO First Line Management Programme. We can confirm your starting date when you enquire.
Register your interest in MITO's First Line Management Programme here.
Contact us to answer questions about MITO's First Line Management Programme or to provide any assistance or advice you may need.
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