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Level 5 People Professional

Individuals in this role will use their HR expertise to provide and lead the delivery of HR solutions to business challenges, together with tailored advice to the business in a number of HR areas, typically to mid-level and senior managers.

Course Information

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  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Business and Professional Services
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 5
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length Up to 24 months
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Overview
This Apprenticeship is aimed at HR professionals working in a medium to-large organisation delivering front-line support and advice to managers and employees or HR Manager in a smaller organisation. This standard is also suitable for existing HR staff with a wider span of control and regular involvement in project work.
Topics include:
  • Organisational performance and culture in practice
  • Evidence based practice
  • Professional behaviours and valuing people
  • Employment relationship management
  • Talent management and workforce planning
  • Reward for performance and contribution
  • Specialist employment law
  • Project management
  • Personal and professional development
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management also must be achieved prior to entering gateway

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

  • Provide HR advice to managers and employees on complex matters
  • Influence managers to change their thinking and seek to embed best practice and the latest thinking into the organisation
  • The Apprentice may lead the people-related parts of business or HR projects and may also have responsibility for managing people

Example job roles include: HR Consultant/HR Business Partner/Resourcing/HR Operations/Organisation Development/Talent and Culture Director/Head of People and Culture/Learning and Development Manager/Head of People.

Achieve:

  • Level 5 HR Consultant Apprenticeship
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
  • End Point Assessment
  • If required: Functional Skills (English, Maths)
  • Associate Membership and the designation ‘Assoc CIPD’ upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship

Next steps: Some Apprentices remain within an organisation to advise on a single companies HR needs, or consult for a number of businesses as an external consultant. You can also continue to study to become a chartered member and chartered fellow of CIPD.

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.

Facilities

You will study at our Future Skills Centre, which opened in 2021 near Exeter Airport. The centre has free on site parking as well as an on site cafe and a designated study room for adult learners.

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