Overview

CIPD Platinum Centre As one of the CIPD Approved Centres, West Notts College successfully deliver this Level 3 qualification. Based on the new Profession Map, this qualification focuses on the knowledge and behaviours required to create value and make an impact in the changing world of work. This new qualification sets the standard for people professionals.

There are two options to gaining this CIPD Foundation Certificate within the college to support your learning style, on-campus or blended learning (online and on-campus).

Why choose West Notts College?

We have a Platinum Study Centre status. This recognises consitent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD's standards for marking, assessment and membership; have robust Centre administration and operations in place; while demonstrating high levels of student satisfaction.
An excellent range of facilities on-site including a Learning Resource Centre, well equipped classrooms, Café, restaurant and free parking
Online platforms and resources such as Moodle, Microsoft Teams and the Learning Resource Centre
Large support network for students
Very accessible; main bus routes drop off outside the college
Links with NTU in Mansfield for further progression
CIPD taught by experienced HR professionals with a good level of skills and knowledge who bring real life experience to the classroom
Opportunities to network on the course with other CIPD students.

Qualifications we offer at West Notts:

This is a foundation level professional qualification and provides a strong basis to give people professional’s confidence in their capabilities and behaviours. It will teach the fundamental skills and knowledge required to follow a HR or learning and development career.

Who is the qualification suitable for?

The qualification is designed for learners aged 16+ who want to learn about people practice. It is suitable for individuals who are considering a career in HR or working in a support role in People Practice and wanting to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to be more effective in their role.

Start dates and fees

Evening - Part-time Course - taught face-to-face in the evening, once a week.

The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.

If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£348.75) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £348.75 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.

On top of the course fees, you will be required to join The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). A joining fee and membership fee will be payable.

What will I study?

Business, culture and change in context
Principles of analytics
Core behaviours for people professionals
Essentials of people practice.

Entry requirements
- GCSE English language and Maths grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent)
- Completion of an initial face to face or telephone interview to ascertain whether the course is suitable and right for you.
Assessment
The course is mainly face to face, with a variety of teaching and assessment methods. There are no exams.
There is a requirement for some independent study and this is supported by a range of resources from our Learning Resource Centre and other platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Teams.
Progression
Once you have completed the foundation qualification you can progress further to the Associate level qualifications.
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (Blended Learning) - Level 5
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (On-campus) - Level 5.
Careers
Funding options
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£348.75) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £348.75 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.
Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.