Ofqual Level 5 Drone Operations Manager Course - TQUK Accredited
TQUK Accredited Course to lead enterprise drone programmes, covering hazard management, operational oversight, and an optional EVLOS module. Enquire now.
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Ofqual Level 5 UAS Operations Manager Course
- Operations management:
Develop the knowledge and skills to confidently oversee safe, compliant, and effective UAS operations.
- Industry best practice:
Learn a syllabus designed to raise professional standards across the drone industry.
- Management responsibilities:
Cover operational oversight, hazard management, safety management, and accountable leadership.
- Operational governance:
Understand flight safety meetings, aircraft maintenance, flight logs, and auditing processes.
- Regulated qualification:
Achieve an Ofqual Level 5 Award, equivalent to a foundation degree and recognised as a professional management qualification.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Level 5 course eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits?⌄
Yes it is. The course is eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits, with 80% of the costs covered by ELC and 20% by the learner.
heliguy™ runs a Level 4 Award. Do I need to do this before the Level 5 course?⌄
No, you do not. The Level 5 Award is completely different to the Level 4 Award, which is an accredited version of the GVC.
Therefore, candidates can bypass the Level 4 and go straight to the Level 5 Award.
What modules need to be completed for the Ofqual Level 5 Award?⌄
Learners must achieve all credits from all mandatory units. Additionally, learners can complete the optional unit if applicable.
Mandatory Units
• Responsibilities of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Manager (Level 6; 19 Guided Learning Hours; 3 Credits).
• Maintenance, Audit Process, and flight safety for Unmanned Aircraft for Operations Manager (Level 5; 16 Guided Learning Hours; 2 Credits).
Optional Unit
• Unmanned Aircraft System Flight Assessment for Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) Operations (Level 5; 16 Guided Learning Hours; 2 Credits).
What Is TQUK?⌄
The Level 5 Award is certificated by Training Qualifications United Kingdom (TQUK).
Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK is the most creative and contemporary Awarding Organisation in the UK.
As an Ofqual-recognised Awarding Organisation, TQUK prides itself on driving up standards in education through provision of regulated qualifications that sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).