Human Resources Consultant/Partner Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
This apprenticeship contains options for HR specialisms and for people management responsibilities. The focus of this apprenticeship is primarily on individuals who are new to the role or are progressing on their career journey through the organisation. Upon completion, you will be eligible for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The qualification is suitable for existing staff in a variety of HR roles, including HR Consultant or HR Business Partner, or new staff going into these roles.
Entry requirements
Grade requirements: You must have GCSEs A*-C or 9-4, or equivalent.
Other requirements: You will need a strong interest in what makes businesses successful and how to get the best out of people. Good analytical skills and the ability to work with colleagues to earn their trust and respect are also important. The CIPD Level 5 Certificate requires that learners are a minimum of 18 years old; this requirement has been put in place due to the level of maturity required to manage sensitive HR issues.
Course content
The Certificate contains the following modules:
- Using Information in HR
- Employment Law
- Reward Management
- Developing Professional Practice
- Business Issues and the Contexts of HR
- Developing Leadership and Management
You will select one of the following HR Specialisms:
- Core HR
- Resourcing
- Total Reward
- Organisation Development
- HR Operations
Assessment methods
On-programme Assessment – includes Level 5 CIPD qualification, preparation of Consultative Project and Learning Record. If you do not have Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to End Point Assessment.
End Point Assessment (EPA) – Assessment of Consultative Project and Professional Discussion.
Qualifications
You will gain the following qualifications:
Human Resource Management CIPD Level 5 Certificate
Further study and career options
Further study: On successful completion, you may wish to pursue a Level 7 qualification in HR Management.
Future careers: Future roles that may be open to you include HR Manager/Director, Operations Manager/Director.
Additional information
There is a mandatory CIPD joining fee of £40 and membership fee of approximately £100 annually. The purchase of core textbooks is recommended to support your studies (these are optional and discount is available for students from the CIPD).