The Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Consultant/Partner incorporates a Level 5 qualification, which is the equivalent level to the second year of university and provides the apprentice with a comprehensive understanding of the HR function, alongside practical experience of working in an HR environment. You will study 6 modules such as Developing Professional Practice in HR, Business Context of HR, and Employment Law among other units.

Level 5 apprentices need to pay for their registration with CIPD and purchase course textbooks required to complete the level 5 ‘stand-alone’ qualification before being allowed to undertake the apprenticeship summative assessment.

Students completing this Level 5 Apprenticeship will have gained the skills to work at a high level in HR. Future prospects include rapid career advancement in medium and large organisations performing essential HR functions and advisor roles. Students who have completed the Level 5 qualification have fed back positively on how it has helped them advance to senior management positions by equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed at a higher level.

Students need to have the following:
> Employment within the sector with a contract of employment for at least 30 hours per week
> A good standard of education with 5 GCSEs at A-C / 9-4 including maths and English (or equivalent)
> Satisfactory completion of the college initial assessment