Level 5 Human Resource Apprenticeship
Our Level 5 Human Resource Apprenticeship is 18 months with 3 months EPA. This could be closer to 18 months total if the apprentice has previously completed the Level 3 apprenticeship. Apprentices don’t need to have done a level 3 to complete the apprenticeship.
To support the growth of dynamic HR professionals, City Skills provides high-quality, flexible HR training and development opportunities accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Furthermore, the HR Consultant Apprenticeship Level 5 equips learners to offer human resources (HR) expertise within a company or organisation.
An HR Consultant apprentice can use their HR expertise to lead the delivery of HR solutions to business challenges, together with providing tailored advice on a range of topics in a number of HR areas.
Optional routes
This L5 Human Resource apprenticeship can support a generalist role, whereas learners in a specialist role focus on and have in-depth expertise in a specific area of HR, typically in resourcing, reward, organisation development, or HR operations.
Armed with their newfound skills, an HR Consultant/business partner will frequently need to make decisions and offer recommendations regarding what the business can or should do in a specific situation. They will influence the decisions of senior leaders as well as bring best practices into the organisation. They are also likely to lead the people related elements of business or HR projects.
As an HR Consultant, the apprentice will spend time understanding the business they work in. Linking their learning to business priorities and becoming a bridge between the company and people. Helping all to reach their full potential. As part of their apprenticeship they will complete their level 5 Diploma In people management with City Skills before entering gateway.
Ideal for:
- HR Consultant
- HR Business Partner
- HR Advisor
Entry requirements
Employers set their own entry requirements which may include a Level 3 Human Resources qualification.
This HR apprenticeship duration is 18-36 months.
KSBs
The Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours covered during your apprenticeship training.
Delivery and EPA
How we deliver the apprenticeship and how it is assessed in your end-point assessment.
Overview
View the overview document below that explains the apprenticeship in more detail.
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During your apprenticeship you will develop the following professional behaviours, knowledge and skills that as an HR Consultant will enable you to:
- Tailor business-centred advice on the interpretation and application of HR policies and processes to support and influence leaders and managers decisions and application of advice.
- Lead the HR contribution to business projects and change programmes to support positive behavioural, business or organisational change.
- Deal with escalated people issues and works with the business to resolve them.
- Develop and deliver appropriate, tailored HR solutions to the business, ensuring the business operates within the boundaries of employment law.
- Adapt to changing work priorities and patterns while ensuring you meet key business and HR deadlines.
- Understand business and HR KPIs and metrics, building a clear picture of how the business is performing and how the HR function can support this.
- Gain a good understanding of all HR disciplines, HR legislation and excellent working knowledge of the organisation’s HR policies and procedures.
- Understand HR in your sector including any unique features while maintaining best practice and staying up to date on emerging thinking and using this in your HR activities.
Specialisms
(The apprentice will select one of the following options)
Core HR: Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices in at least one of the following disciplines: Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement
Resourcing: Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices of resourcing, covering the complete process, from attraction to induction
Reward: excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices of reward, compensation and benefits and their application to all levels of the organisation.
Organisation development: Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices in one of Organisation Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management and their application in delivering HR solutions to business challenges
HR operations: Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices of running HR Operations, including a service centre, technology and HR data and analytics to provide services required by the business.
Delivery model
Our flexible delivery model allows HR staff to complete their training anywhere. This includes in the office, training room, or even from home. Furthermore, we conduct mandatory remote training sessions on a weekly basis using secure web-based software.
Apprentices will attend their tutorials before completing guided study for the rest of that day.
Our courses start at various points in the year in January, April and September. All enrolments must be completed two weeks before the 1st Digital classroom session.
End Point Assessment
Following successful completion of the Gateway, a meeting to determine as to when you are ready to undertake the EPA, you will proceed to end-point assessment (EPA).
The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation chosen by your employer. The End Point assessment components are:
- A Consultative Project
- A professional discussion informed by the showcase portfolio and the project
The overall grade of Fail, Pass or Distinction will be determined by the End Point Assessment organisation.
Professional CIPD registration and progression:
Furthermore, successful completion of this standard enables the apprentice to apply to become an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Chartered Membership can be achieved through further qualifications or experience-based assessment.
The knowledge element of this Apprenticeship can be delivered as a standalone course over 12 months. This is accredited by the CIPD.