HR Consultant / Partner (Level 5) Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship enables existing or new employees to develop their existing HR skills, providing HR expertise within a company or organisation and contains options for HR specialisms and management responsibilities.

Who is the HR Consultant apprenticeship for?

• A new or existing member of staff working in a medium to large organisation delivering front line support to managers and employees or

• A new or existing member of staff in a HR Manager role in a smaller organisation

The HR Consultant / Partner apprentice workload is likely to include:

• Managing recruitment, retention and tactical workforce planning
• Collect, analyse and use HR data to inform strategy
• Understanding employment law and its application to your business
• Delivering solutions to issues presented by business or external changes
• Managing rewards and compensation based on HR data and research

What qualifications will I achieve?

CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management leading to Associate membership of the CIPD

CIPD membership is a requirement for any student who is studying a CIPD Certificate and Diploma qualification at all levels. There is a financial penalty for not joining at the beginning of the qualification and CIPD will not issue a certificate on completion if the student is not a current member.

What are the entry requirements?

Grade C (4) or above in Maths and English ideally as part of five GCSE A-C grades or other comparable qualifications. There will also be an informal interview and initial assessment.

How often do I have to attend college?

College attendance will be required and will be communicated post enrolment and sign-up. Apprentices can enrol at any time throughout the year.

How will I be assessed?

Regular progress reviews throughout the programme which will also include your employer.

The end-point assessment (EPA) consists of 2 distinct assessment methods:

• A Consultative Project, which contains a range of evidence demonstrating that the apprentice has met the requirements of specific knowledge and skills as set out in the standard.
• A Professional Discussion that will explore the specific skills and behaviours set out in the standard.

What can I do next?

Qualifications

The apprentice will complete an appropriate qualification (as considered most relevant by the employer), within which they will be able to focus on their chosen option, from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development:

• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship

Link to professional registration and progression

Successful completion of this standard enables the apprentice to apply to become an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Chartered membership can be achieved through further qualifications or experience based assessment.

This apprenticeship could be an entry level role to the business, however, it is more likely to be a progression from a lower level role or apprenticeship, building on the knowledge and skills gained in that role or apprenticeship. On completion of this apprenticeship, the individual will be fully competent in the role and this will give them an in depth knowledge of HR in their chosen option. They can then continue to develop in that option (perhaps through a further apprenticeship), or broaden their HR expertise in another area to develop their career. Separately, there are a range of qualifications available for further study up to post graduate level.

How is my business going to benefit from an Apprentice?

Fill your skills gaps: an Apprentice’s training is tailored to your organisation’s needs, resulting in a loyal, motivated work force Increase productivity by developing staff skills and expertise Value for money: a cost effective way to attract new talent and fre

How can I fit this apprentice into my business?

Role / Occupation HR Consultant/Partner

This apprenticeship contains options for HR specialisms and for people management responsibilities. Apprentices will often be required to make decisions and recommendations on what the business can/should do in a specific situation. They will be influencing managers to change their thinking as well as bringing best practice into the organisation. They are also likely to lead the people related elements of business or HR projects. Whatever their role, they will need to link the work they do to the context and priorities of the business. In a larger organisation they may be one of a team supporting the business and they may also have responsibility for managing people.

What will this cost my business?

Does the apprentice have to attend college?

College attendance will be required and will be communicated post enrolment and sign-up.

How is the apprentice assessed?

Regular progress reviews throughout the programme which will also include your employer.

The end-point assessment (EPA) consists of 2 distinct assessment methods:

• A Consultative Project, which contains a range of evidence demonstrating that the apprentice has met the requirements of specific knowledge and skills as set out in the standard.
• A Professional Discussion that will explore the specific skills and behaviours set out in the standard.

What about support in the workplace?

Skilled and knowledgeable staff must be available to support the apprentice as they complete work- based tasks and build a portfolio.

Why should I choose Colchester Institute to support my recruitment and retention?