Human Resources (HR) Support Apprenticeship

Course Information

  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Business
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length Up to 18 months.

Overview

Work as part of the function of a business charged with recruiting, training and managing benefits and records. You will handle day-to-day queries, providing front line support to managers and employees.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you enjoy problem-solving, are a strong communicator, enjoy interacting with people, and care about their wellbeing.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Learn how to handle enquiries and provide HR advice 
  • Develop your communication skills 
  • Learn a range of recruitment processes 
  • Learn about HR policies and law 
  • Be able to apply for Associate Membership of CIPD  
Assessment

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:

  • Providing HR advice
  • Handling day to day queries
  • Using HR systems to keep records
  • Providing the business with relevant HR information
  • Working with the business on HR changes
  • Working on a range of HR processes, ranging from transactional to relatively complex, from recruitment to retirement

Achieve:

  • IFA HR Support Apprenticeship
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • If required: Functional Skills (English, Maths)
  • CIPD Associate Membership
Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

Progression and careers

On completion you can progress on to the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship or into full time employment. You can remain as a HR generalist or could look to specialise in a particular area of HR, such as organisational design, talent management and payroll and reward.

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  • How to apply

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    1) Complete our online application form

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