People Professional Apprenticeship - Level 5

You must be in suitable employment to do an apprenticeship. Ideally an apprentice will also have Maths and English at grade C/4 and above.

Note that an apprentice cannot sit their end point assessment without a level 2 qualification gained in Maths and English.

Successful completion of this standard will enable the individual to apply for Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD) of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Click on the Apply link on this page to start the application process if you are in or have secured suitable employment for the Apprenticeship.

For further guidance and information if you are not currently employed in a suitable role please have a look at Apprenticeship FAQs

If you are an employer and interested in any of our Apprenticeships for your staff, please email our dedicated Apprenticeship team at business@stcg.ac.uk

The course is split into a number of phases:

On-programme Training and development takes place during this part of the apprenticeship, with apprentices attending college one day a week plus assessment in the workplace. During this time, you will develop a portfolio. During their training, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected from a competent HR professional.

End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the overall grade available is distinction, pass or fail.

The apprenticeship duration is a minimum of 36 months plus EPA. One day a week at Kingston College, with a minimum four days per week employed in suitable employment.

Once the course has been completed, the Apprentice will be put forward for an End Point Assessment (EPA). This will involve;

• Portfolio of evidence - Short research assignment
• Knowledge assessment - multiple-choice or short written questions
• Practical task and Interview - The interview will cover behaviours and skills not covered in practical task