Celebrating Apprenticeship Success For Future Team Leaders

Published: 26 September 2024

University of Sunderland, through Wendy Noble and Tiffany Mountain, boasts outstanding results in its Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship, with all achievers earning distinctions.  

MTC Training, as the commercial enterprise arm of the University of Sunderland, is proud to announce the continued success of its Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship programme. Delivered by Wendy Noble and Tiffany Mountain, the apprenticeship has maintained an outstanding first-time pass rate, with 93% the achievers to date being awarded distinctions – an impressive testament to the quality and impact of the programme.  And we are now taking applications for our new cohorts.  

The Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship is a comprehensive 12–18-month programme designed to equip participants with key leadership skills through a combination of workshops, coaching, mentoring, and online learning. The course covers a wide range of vital topics, including leadership styles, team management, operational strategy, and effective communication. Apprentices are not only taught theoretical concepts but are encouraged to apply these skills in real-world settings, ensuring their development as capable and confident leaders. 

Wendy and Tiffany also lead many of our existing management and leadership workshops, providing a range of opportunities for skills development beyond the apprenticeship. For those looking to focus on specific areas, MTC Training offers the option to enrol in individual modules from the apprenticeship course, such as Leading People, Project Management, and Communication Workshops. These modules, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), are ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills without committing to the full course. 

University of Sunderland apprenticeship provision has been rated “Good” by Ofsted (2024) and is highly regarded for its ability to equip learners with skills that are transferable across various sectors. University of Sunderland, which was ranked the 33rd best in the UK (Every university in the North East ranked best to worst in Guardian University Guide 2025 league table (sunderlandecho.com), plays a crucial role in fostering leadership talent that meets the evolving demands of today’s business landscape. 

For organisations and individuals looking to invest in leadership development, our apprenticeships and modular workshops offer a flexible and impactful route to building essential skills. Under Wendy and Tiffany’s expert guidance, we remain dedicated to helping future leaders thrive in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced world. 

If you are interested in enrolling in our standalone workshops or exploring the full apprenticeship programme, MTC Training provides a range of options to suit your leadership development needs.