Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.
This course serves both as a preparatory course for entry onto the Chartered Institute's Professional Programme and as a nationally recognised personnel qualification.
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Course Details
This course is intended for people who currently work within a human resource or personnel capacity within an organisation. Those people who have had some supervisory experience, training or trade union experience may also find it relevant to their learning needs. The course consists of the following units:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice
The course will consist of an exploration of these topics as well as providing a significant skills development component.
Pattern of Study: The course will require you to attend one evening per week plus a study block lasting one full day (six per year).
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*- C, including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
This course is suitable for learners who are new to HR or people practice, looking to begin a career in the profession, or currently working in an entry-level support role. There is an expectation that you are able to study independently, complete written assignments, and meet the literacy and numeracy demands of the programme. -
Where can I progress to?
The qualification is widely recognised in the personnel field and offers progression to CIPD Intermediate Certificate Level 5 on successful completion of the CIPD Certificate Level 3 qualification.
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Timetable
This course takes place one evening per week.
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Assessment Methods
There will be a programme of assignments, exercises, presentations and observed practical activity within the various modules. In addition to these you will be required to produce a Portfolio.
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Can I study for free?
Can I study this course for free?
If you live in the Liverpool City Region
You may be able to study for free if one of the following applies:
- You are studying your first full Level 3 qualification
- You are unemployed and receiving benefits (JSA, ESA, UC)
- You are employed and earn less than £35,864.40
If you live outside the Liverpool City Region
You may be able to study for free if one of the following applies:
- You earn less than £25,750 per year (including benefits)
- You are employed and receive eligible benefits
- You are unemployed and receiving benefits (JSA, ESA, UC)
