People Practice and Management

This qualification introduces the learner to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. It is suited to those learners who:

• are studying, aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people practice

• are working in a people practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation

• wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional

• This qualification extends and fosters a deeper level of understanding and application and naturally progresses learners’ expertise in people practice. It is suited to individuals who:

• are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people management

• are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value

• are working towards or working in a people manager role

An employee in this occupation could be responsible for supporting the business to deliver their objectives through development of a people plan. Making recommendations on what the business can or should do in specific situations. Supporting managers and leaders to implement their people strategies.

Using data to provide insights into people trends and issues and creating solutions to deal with them. Maintaining knowledge of both the internal and external environment and how this impacts the role. Contributing to the review, design and update of any people policies and processes, ensuring they are in line with legislative requirements. Keeping up to date with emerging thinking and people trends.

These qualifications are for professions who are already working in a HR role.

L3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

At Level 3 a learner

• has factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, may be complex and non-routine

• can interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas

• is aware of the nature of the area of study or work

• is aware of different perspectives or approaches within the area of study or work

• can identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills, methods and procedures to address problems that, while well defined, may be complex and non-routine

• can use appropriate investigation to inform actions

• can review how effective methods and actions have been

Level 5 Diploma in People Management

At Level 5 a learner:

• can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas

• is aware of the nature and scope of the area of study or work

• understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them

• can determine, adapt and use appropriate methods, cognitive and practical skills to address broadly defined, complex problems

• can use relevant research or development to inform actions

• can evaluate actions, methods and results

These qualifications are suitable for people in or trying to gain the qualifications for the following job roles:

• HR admin

• HR advisor

• HR support

• HR consultant partner

• HR generalist

• HR manager

• HR pay and reward

• Organisation development consultant

• Rewards consultant

• Talent manager

• Well-being consultant
  

You will require a CIPD membership so that you can complete the CIPD Diploma. You will need to register with CIPD as a student member shortly after starting your apprenticeship and this will ensure that you have access to the relevant resource and the CIPD development plan. As the membership is linked to you as an individual you will need to engage directly with CIPD to join and pay the associated fees. College tutors can provide further guidance on this if required.