Human Resources Apprenticeships

Level 3 HR Support

What is the course about?

As a HR support apprentice your work is likely to include handling day to day queries and providing HR advice, working on a range of HR processes from recruitment through to retirement, using HR systems to keep records, providing relevant HR information to the organisation, and working with your employer on HR changes.

Key Information 

What will I learn?

On the course, there is a focus on the key behaviours which are essential to building effective working relationships with business managers, peers, and other HR functions, together with relevant external organisations.  During your practical period you will work towards achieving the foundation certificate in people practice CIPD Level 3 qualification. 

The knowledge, skills, and behaviours covered in the apprenticeship standard will include:

How is the apprenticeship delivered?

 

During the on-programme element of the course you will be supported in the workplace by the apprentice coach. The apprentice coach will assist you in collating examples of good practice to showcase your skills, support you and the employer in working through the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standard, and assist with preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA).

You will learn the principles of human resources practice through talks, group discussions, case studies, role-plays, and practical exercises. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to relate theories and practice to your own organisation and experience both within class and written/practical assignments.

You will undertake a series of on-programme assessments to test your knowledge and skills. There will be the opportunity to complete a level 3 CIPD qualification. The CIPD qualification is classroom-based and weekly attendance at college is mandatory.

On successful completion of all on-programme learning you will be put forward for EPA by your employer and training provider. EPA takes place on completion of all on-programme learning following successful submission to gateway. The EPA consists of two assessment methods:

Consultative project Professional discussion.

You will work with your employer, training provider, and independent assessment organisation to agree the content of the consultative project. You will receive guidance regarding the content and structure to ensure the final project allows opportunity to showcase all of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.


You will be required to undertake initial assessments for English and maths if you do not hold a Grade C/4 or relevant equivalent qualification, and you must achieve a level 2 equivalent in both English and maths before going through to gateway.


Level 5 People Professional 

What is the course about?

This apprenticeship contains options for HR specialisms and for people management responsibilities. Successful completion of this standard will enable you to achieve the prestigious CIPD qualification and to apply to become an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Key Information 

What will I learn?

The apprenticeship covers the following units:

How is the apprenticeship delivered?

Assessment for this qualification is carried out via written and practical assignment tasks and comprises of one assignment per module. The CIPD qualification is classroom-based and weekly attendance at college is mandatory. Once you have completed all on-programme learning, have been deemed competent in the required skills, knowledge and behaviours listed above, and have completed a minimum course duration, you will be put through to the gateway for End-Point Assessment (EPA). As part of your EPA, you will need to complete a consultative project, which contains a range of evidence demonstrating that you have met the required knowledge and skills. You will also take part in a professional discussion that will explore the specific skills and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard.


Progress Reviews & Workplace visits

Throughout the apprenticeship there will be workplace visits known as progress reviews. Progress reviews take place at the following intervals 

Its vital that a company representative/mentor is involved in all progress reviews, as the following elements will be discussed