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HR Support Apprenticeship – Level 3

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Courses Code

PW3APSHRS

Study method

Part Time

Location(s)

Work based

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Course aim

HR Professionals in this role are typically either working in a medium to large organisation as part of the HR function delivering front line support to managers and employees, or are a HR Manager in a small organisation.

Their work is likely to include handling day to day queries and providing HR advice; working on a range of HR processes, ranging from transactional to relatively complex, from recruitment through to retirement; using HR systems to keep records; providing relevant HR information to the business; working with the business on HR changes. They will typically be taking ownership for providing advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues using company policy and current law, giving guidance that is compliant and where errors could expose the organisation to employment tribunals or legal risk.

Apprenticeships provide focused and applied training  for those who already have a strong interest in a job or industry.  Not everyone is suited to university style learning and apprenticeships provide a practical approach to obtaining training and experience.  
Course content

No formal main aim qualification will be completed as part of this apprenticeship programme but will include several Knowledge Skills and Behaviours to ensure the apprentices is ready for the end synoptic test through the EPA process.

These will include:
- Understanding Business
- HR Legislation and Policy
- HR functions, systems and procedures
- Service Delivery
- Problem Solving
- Communication and development of Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Development
- Process Improvements
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
Course assessment

The Apprentice will attend college one day per week and also be visited by the Tutor in the workplace. Regular meetings will also take with the workplace Manager.

The apprentice will study the core knowledge, skills and behaviours as laid out in the apprenticeship plan.    
Benefits to employers

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Hiring an apprentice can help you improve productivity and reduce staff turnover. The Apprenticeship programme can also be delivered to existing members of staff.

Fees

If you have less than 50 staff and the Apprentice is between 16-18 then the Apprenticeship will be fully funded, you will only need to pay for the Apprentice’s wages. If you choose to recruit an Apprentice who is 19 or above you will be required to pay 5% of the cost of the Apprenticeship (the government will fund 95%)

If you are a large employer with 50+ staff you will be required to fund 5% of the Apprenticeships costs regardless of the age of the learner.

Employers with a wage bill of over £3 million will pay the cost of the Apprenticeship through the Apprenticeship levy.
Benefits to apprentices

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced, skilled staff, you will gain job-specific skills and training, you will earn a wage and get holiday pay whilst you train.

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to benefit from the life changing opportunities of an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are opening the door to professions that used to only be an option for people with a traditional degree.

Course aim

HR Professionals in this role are typically either working in a medium to large organisation as part of the HR function delivering front line support to managers and employees, or are a HR Manager in a small organisation.

Their work is likely to include handling day to day queries and providing HR advice; working on a range of HR processes, ranging from transactional to relatively complex, from recruitment through to retirement; using HR systems to keep records; providing relevant HR information to the business; working with the business on HR changes. They will typically be taking ownership for providing advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues using company policy and current law, giving guidance that is compliant and where errors could expose the organisation to employment tribunals or legal risk.

Apprenticeships provide focused and applied training  for those who already have a strong interest in a job or industry.  Not everyone is suited to university style learning and apprenticeships provide a practical approach to obtaining training and experience.  
Course content
No formal main aim qualification will be completed as part of this apprenticeship programme but will include several Knowledge Skills and Behaviours to ensure the apprentices is ready for the end synoptic test through the EPA process.

These will include:
- Understanding Business
- HR Legislation and Policy
- HR functions, systems and procedures
- Service Delivery
- Problem Solving
- Communication and development of Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Development
- Process Improvements
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
Course assessment

The Apprentice will attend college one day per week and also be visited by the Tutor in the workplace. Regular meetings will also take with the workplace Manager.

The apprentice will study the core knowledge, skills and behaviours as laid out in the apprenticeship plan.    
Benefits to employers

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Hiring an apprentice can help you improve productivity and reduce staff turnover. The Apprenticeship programme can also be delivered to existing members of staff.

Fees

If you have less than 50 staff and the Apprentice is between 16-18 then the Apprenticeship will be fully funded, you will only need to pay for the Apprentice’s wages. If you choose to recruit an Apprentice who is 19 or above you will be required to pay 5% of the cost of the Apprenticeship (the government will fund 95%)

If you are a large employer with 50+ staff you will be required to fund 5% of the Apprenticeships costs regardless of the age of the learner.

Employers with a wage bill of over £3 million will pay the cost of the Apprenticeship through the Apprenticeship levy.
Benefits to apprentices

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced, skilled staff, you will gain job-specific skills and training, you will earn a wage and get holiday pay whilst you train.

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to benefit from the life changing opportunities of an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are opening the door to professions that used to only be an option for people with a traditional degree.

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