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People Professional Apprenticeship - Level 5
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Overview
This role can be found in organisations of any size, in any sector. In smaller organisations, this type of role is likely to have a broader remit. People Professionals play a key role in supporting the business to meet its strategic objectives by driving forward the People agenda. People Professionals are responsible for various activities from attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, managing payroll and benefits, supporting positive employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment law.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the business to meet its objectives through the people agenda and relative initiatives. People expertise will be used to provide advice, views, and challenge to the business, enabling the role to be involved in a wide range of projects and tasks.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation will give specific advice and coaching on the interpretation of applicable policies and employment law to the business. They will also support on people related elements of business projects. They will work with stakeholders inside the People function, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
An employee in this role will interact with various roles at differing levels of the organisation from within HR to other business areas. The ability to communicate, influence and negotiate is key whilst adopting evidence-based decision making.
Specialist
Each apprentice will be assigned a designated specialist who will visit them and their line manager regularly at their workplace or through the use of technology such as Skype, throughout the apprenticeship. Learner reviews will form a regular part of this apprenticeship and will require the commitment of your employer.
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What will I study
Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
- Implement people strategies and equality objectives for the business.
- Address people issues within your area of work, managing risks and creating innovative solutions.
- Develop and implement annual people plans and projects. Align to business and people strategies ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Maintain up-to-date people policies, ensuring developments in people practice are embedded.
- Make and present evidence-based decisions for people solutions, drawing on and carrying out relevant research and utilising benchmarking data.
- Provide advice, guidance, and training to the business on people related issues in line with business policies and employment law.
- Develop and maintain inclusive relationships with internal stakeholders to influence and support their people requirements.
- Contribute to workforce design and succession planning, identifying future trends and issues across the organisation.
- Contribute to the ongoing success and growth to their organisation by providing insight on people related issues.
- Evaluate impact of people policies and procedures on the organisation, its culture, and its people.
- Lead people development such as talent management, coaching and mentoring arrangements, for their organisation.
- Support the improvement of the agility and productivity of workforces and organisations, to enable innovation and collaborative working using technology.
- Enable the 3 pillars of sustainability (Economy, Society and Environment) and social value.
- Entry requirements
Each apprenticeship programme has its own set of entry requirements. You should understand these before making an application. Individual prior attainment will be carefully considered when planning an apprenticeship programme. You will need to be aged 16 years and over and meet residency criteria to be eligible for an apprenticeship programme.
As this is a work-based qualification you must be employed in a relevant role and have a contract of employment to cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
Here at West Nottinghamshire College we have a recruitment team that can help you to find the right opportunity. Call 0800 121 8317 or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how we can support you.
As an applicant, you will undertake assessments in both maths and English prior to enrolment to ascertain current working levels and will continue to maintain skills in both subjects throughout your apprenticeship. If you possess maths and English GCSE or equivalent, there is a requirement for this to be evidenced which may result in exemption from undertaking the maths and English functional skill exam alongside the apprenticeship.You must also be working in a role that supports this personal development programme.
- Assessment
In the UK, apprentices are assessed through a combination of on-programme assessment and a final Apprenticeship Assessment (formerly called the EPA). Here’s a clear breakdown of what you can expect:
- On-Programme Assessment (During Your Apprenticeship)
Throughout your apprenticeship you will complete ongoing assessments to show you’re developing the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs). These may include:
- Workplace observations
- Your assessor or tutor may watch you carry out tasks in your normal job role.
- Assignments or written tasks
- Some apprenticeships require reports, reflective journals or knowledge-based tasks.
- Professional discussions
- A structured conversation with an assessor about what you’ve learned and how you apply it.
- Portfolio of evidence
- You’ll collect proof of your competence—such as work products, photos, witness statements, or project work.
- Training reviews
- Regular progress reviews with you, your employer and your training provider.
These activities help build your confidence and prepare you for the final assessment.
2. Gateway
When you, your employer and training provider all agree that you’re ready—and you’ve met all mandatory requirements (e.g., maths/English qualifications if needed)—you’ll pass through Gateway.
This simply means you are ready to sit the Apprenticeship Assessment.3. Apprenticeship Assessment (AA)
The Apprenticeship Assessment is carried out by an independent assessment organisation and varies depending on your apprenticeship standard. It may include:- Practical observation
- Demonstrating real work tasks or scenarios.
- Knowledge test
- A multiple-choice or written exam.
- Professional discussion
- A conversation with an independent assessor exploring your role, competence and experience.
- Project or assignment
- Some apprenticeships require a work-based project followed by an interview.
- Portfolio-based interview
- Your portfolio supports the discussion but is not assessed on its own.
- You will receive a grade—usually Pass, Merit or Distinction, depending on the standard. You should remember that, upon taking your apprenticeship assessment, it is possible at this stage to achieve a Fail grade. If this happens, you will be offered the opportunity to retake the failed element.
4. Completion
Once you pass your Apprenticeship Assessment, you will be awarded:
Your apprenticeship certificate
Any industry qualifications linked to your standard (mandatory elements) - On-Programme Assessment (During Your Apprenticeship)
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
People Professional - Higher Apprenticeship
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.