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Level 3 CIPD Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship standard: HR Support

Accelerate your career progression by learning the theory behind core areas of HR while gaining formal qualification via the CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship.

On this Level 3 HR Apprenticeship, you’ll learn how HR supports an organisation and its culture, while developing a deep understanding of how your role supports colleagues and business goals.

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice embedded at no extra cost
HR qualified Performance Coaches that bring their first-hand experience to your learning
Access to high-quality CIPD resources

Apprenticeship Overview

Setting strong foundations with a wide range of logical and analytical skills, this HR Level 3 apprenticeship gives you the tools to effectively and sensitively deal with workplace situations. With hands-on learning led by expert coaches, you’ll develop high-level skills crucial to a modern HR function, from HR analytics to project management. And with a Level 3 CIPD qualification, you’ll be backed by an industry-recognised standard to fast-track your career progression.

Who is the programme for?

The Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship is ideal for:

  • HR Assistants

  • HR/People Administrators or Co-ordinators

  • HR/People Support

The programme aims to enhance career progression and build a solid comprehension of HR.

Where will the programme take you?

You’ll gain the qualifications you need for career progression or further development through the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship. Stay within a core HR role or focus on a specialist area. With a practice-focused qualification, your options are open.

Who's eligible?

Eligibility is set by individual employers, but typically includes: 

  • Five GCSEs (including English and maths) or equivalent 

OR 

  • Relevant work experience 

To apply for this programme you should be employed in a relevant role.

Apprenticeship information

Duration
16 months
Start Dates
January, May, July and October
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online teaching, coaching, face-to-face workshops and workplace development
Cost
£4,500levy funded
Free for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
HR Support

Join the UK's leading CIPD apprenticeship provider

Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our helpful advisors will be happy to help.

A HR Support apprenticeship is a Level 3 apprenticeship standard. It is ideal for those starting out in HR, enabling them to gain skills in managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. It is equivalent to A-levels. You should be in a relevant job role and you will combine this with learning off the job.

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