Team Leader This qualification is intended for individuals who have a responsibility for the work of others, as they lead a team. It is suitable for people who are entering management, or who have the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable management and leadership skills, for example, providing leadership for your team, encouraging innovation, allocating and checking work. To achieve a full award, candidates must complete a mix of units, including mandatory units and optional units to obtain the required amount of credits. Candidates choose the optional units which best suit their work situation and job role.

Like all NVQs this qualification is competence based. This means that it is linked to the candidate's ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work. Candidates plan a programme of development and assessment with their assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.