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HR Support Apprenticeship

Level 3 - Advanced

HR Support Apprenticeship

The HR Support Apprenticeship CIPD Level 3 provides a good grounding into human resources. Apprentices will study the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, which is the entry-level qualification for a career in human resources. Apprentices will be introduced to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. This apprenticeship is suited to learners who:

  • Are working in a people-practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation
  • Are working in a people-practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation
  • Wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.

This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor.

Start dates are available throughout the year. The duration of the apprenticeship is 15 months.

The knowledge component of the apprenticeship will be delivered through the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice. This qualification provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours.

Study Method – Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.

Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further.

On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.

Course costs

This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%.

Find out more

For more information about this apprenticeship,please complete an enquiry form here apprenticeships@bmet.ac.uk.

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Location
Entry
Fees
When

Sutton Coldfield Off Site

01-08-2024

£0.00*

TBC

Sutton Coldfield Off Site

31-07-2025

£0.00*

TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.

Course Length: 0 Weeks

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices though most will be expected to hold 5 GCSEs at grade 5 (C) or higher. Prior experience may also be considered. Apprentices should also have achieved qualifications in English and mathematics at a minimum of level 2 or equivalent. Where this is not the case, apprentices must complete these by the end of the apprenticeship.

Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate. The end-point assessment for the HR Support Apprenticeship includes a consultative project and a professional discussion.

To gain the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, apprentices will need to complete a CIPD assessment at the end of each unit of study.

Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will allow progression to study higher CIPD Associate Level 5 qualifications.

Career opportunities

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, learners will be able to undertake a range of roles in HR, including Recruiter, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator and Training Coordinator.

Successful completion of the CIPD L3 Certificate gives you Foundation Membership of the CIPD. CIPD membership gives you a badge of professionalism that is internationally recognised, showcasing your knowledge and impact within the people profession.

We work with a range of large and small  employers that support apprentices throughout their journey.

To be awarded the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, learners are required to successfully complete all four mandatory core units:

  • Business, culture and change in context
  • Core behaviours for people professionals
  • Essentials of people practice

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