HR and Learning and Development Apprenticeship

HR Support Level 3

The HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship provides an optimal route for motivated individuals to begin their professional journey in the Human Resources (HR) space. Throughout this 12-month programme, you will gain practical skills and insight into how the HR function supports an organisation and its culture – as well as developing a deep understanding of how your role supports colleagues as well as overall businesses goals.

For individuals, completing this apprenticeship will help to develop and hone the knowledge, skills, and behaviours that are vital to any modern HR professional. The programme is designed to build a strong foundation and set you up for further development, specialisation, and career progression in your chosen field.

For organisations, developing the people professionals of the future has never been more important when it comes to enabling positive employee experience, managing change, and ultimately supporting your most valuable asset – your people – to thrive.

Does the programme contain a formal CIPD Professional Qualification?

This programme is available with or without the formal CIPD qualification
While undertaking this HR apprenticeship, learners have the choice to apply for CIPD membership and make use of the post nominal letters “Assoc CIPD” after your name.
The CIPD exam is not included in the programme as standard, but can be accessed for a nominal fee

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At a glance

Relevant to

Individuals working in a people practice support role

Entry requirements

Maths and English Level 2

Type

Apprenticeship

Standard

Standard or with CIPD

Level

Level 3

Format/Modality

Blended learning delivery

Duration

12 months + 3 month EPA

Geography

England

Cost

£4,500, Levy funded

Contextualisation available

Yes

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BUILDING A STRONG PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION

Blended by design

The HR Support apprenticeship is the ideal programme for anyone looking to build a strong foundation for a career in people professions.

The apprenticeship programme is designed to seamlessly blend study and learning with the learner’s day to day job role – meaning that knowledge can quickly be put into practice to build confidence and deliver value.

Unlike other learning routes, apprenticeships focus not just on technical skills, but on building rounded individuals through a robust curriculum, specialist trainers, and the right exposure and experience.

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Programme outcomes

For employers

This HR Support apprenticeship will give employees at the beginning of their career the ability to develop a foundation of the key skills and knowledge needed for the various responsibilities, the modern day HR function has.

This will create a well-built HR function with experienced and knowledgeable staff, with a grasp on today’s HR legislation, processes and behaviours and understanding of how business aims fit into their everyday role.

For learners

On completion of this Level 3 apprenticeship, you will develop a set of foundational skills and knowledge needed to be a part of a modern HR function. You will gain the skills and behaviours needed to support employees from recruitment to retirement.

As well as developing an awareness of the overall company objectives, you will be able to relay this to employees, form a culture, manage behaviours, and how to best support managers.

Learning topics

Learning journey overview

Building on your existing skills and experience, during this apprenticeship you will:

The HR function

Developing into a HR professional
HR legislation and managing data

Stakeholders and solving problems
Process improvement

Create a consultative project
Professional discussion and Q&A

Programme highlights

You have the choice to apply for CIPD membership
Gain access to CIPD resources
Build your network through our local branches, online communities, and student conference

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Testimonials

What our learners have to say

Learner

I have enjoyed every part of my apprenticeship and I am very happy with the course and the Babington staff. They are all friendly and helpful.

Learner

HR Level 3

Learner

The workshop was a great and memorable experience. I am confident it will help in my future career. The trainer was exceptional in the way she delivered the workshop.

Learner

HR Level 3

Excellence in numbers

Delivering meaningful outcomes

Trust your professional development to the experts. We're proud to help upskill thousands of HR professionals every year and support businesses in building the talent pipelines of tomorrow.

53%

HR leaders assert that the remit of people functions has significantly changed in the past 24 months

50%

HR professionals have had to upskill in the past 12 months in line with a widening remit

86%

86% of our HR Support apprentices achieved a pass at EPA for the academic year 2020/2021

1000+

Babington supports 1000+ HR apprentices

Our HR Support programme received an NPS score of 55 for workshop delivery in academic year 2020/21

Why choose Babington?

Supercharge your HR career

Benefit from 1:1 coaching and mentoring throughout
Fully blended delivery model for learning that suits you
Access to some of the UK's leading HR specialists

Option to gain CIPD membership
Develop professional excellence, personal confidence and capability
Become a member of the UK's largest community of apprentices

Specialisation options

While undertaking this HR apprenticeship, you have the choice to apply for CIPD membership and make use of the post nominal letters “Assoc CIPD” after your name.

Through membership, CIPD will support and encourage you throughout your studies. You will gain access to our lowest membership rate (fees are 40% reduced for Student Members) as well as extensive study resources and the opportunity to build your network through our local branches, online communities, and student conferences. When you complete your qualification, you will be awarded CIPD Associate Membership.

Please note to continue to use the associate membership you must maintain your CIPD membership, this cost will be covered by yourself or your organisation. Your CIPD membership and qualification work together to ensure your knowledge is recognised both inside and outside the people profession. This proves your credibility as a professional, raises your profile and opens doors to new job opportunities.

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HR Support Level 3

At a glance

BUILDING A STRONG PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION

Blended by design

Programme outcomes

For employers

For learners

Build a foundation

Deepen your understanding

Excel and exceed

End point assessment (EPA)

Programme highlights

Specialisation options