Do you have that burning desire to help individuals and organisations to grow? Do you want to become a UK Apprentice? If so, please read on to see how the Level 3 Learning and Development Apprenticeship could be for you!
Learning and Development entry criteria and career opportunities
The learning and development apprenticeship provides a set of highly transferable skills, knowledge and behaviours. Some possible career paths include: L&D Advisor, L&D Manager, Head of L&D, Senior Instructor, Training Project Administrator. The average salary for a L&D Manager in the UK is £37,500, therefore proving to be an exciting career path. By pushing yourself further, you could find yourself with a salary more than £90,000. Furthermore, the average successful apprentice may be eligible to apply for Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Whilst any entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice will have an area of technical, vocational or behavioural expertise in which the organisation needs others to acquire through training. Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.
Duration and Apprenticeship level
The duration of the Learning and Development apprenticeship will range between 18 – 24 months, and is classed as a level 3 apprenticeship.
What does Learning and Development involve?
You will complete a variety of duties in your day to day role that will satisfy a number of competencies. Some include:
- Linking the learning within your area of responsibility to business objectives and performance, understanding the learning cycle and working by it.
- work alongside colleagues who specialise in Human Resources often supported by an L&D Administrator and report to an L&D Business Partner / Consultant / Manager.
- Support the learning and development function to contribute to, and influence, improved performance in the workplace at an individual, team and organisation level.
- requires in-depth expertise in a specific area of L&D such as learning design, e-learning or digital / blended learning
Requirements: Core Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Knowledge
Business and commercial understanding – What their organisation does, its structure, values and its external market and sector.
Management information and technology – How technology supports learning, including understanding of digital platforms / delivery channels.
Technical expertise – Foundation level theories and models that underpin effective adult learning and group behaviour.
Skills
Identification of training/ learning needs – Identify and analyse learning needs: establish team and individual capability and learning gaps, in line with organisational performance outcomes and to enable effective evaluation.
Training / Learning Design – Planning programmes / sessions / modules and designing creative, engaging, appropriate, and inclusive learning activities.
Communication and Interpersonal – Build trust and sound relationships with customers/learners/colleagues.
Teamwork and collaboration – Build and maintain strong working relationships with others in the L&D team, HR and the wider business as required.
Behaviours
Constant and Curious Learner – An interest in new ideas and techniques, seeking and taking on board feedback, identifying areas for self-development.
Collaborative Partner – They act with integrity and demonstrate organisational values in the way they interact with others.
Passionate and Agile Deliverer – An energy and enthusiasm for their work, ensuring the focus is always on delivering the best learning outcomes and impacts.
To find out more of the desired knowledge, skills and behaviours of the applicant, please visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/learning-and-development-practitioner/
Conclusion
As you can see, the level 3 Learning and Development apprenticeship is a great way to start your career if you wish to be successful. The core skills that will be covered in the apprenticeship will set you up for an endless career of opportunities and you will have gained invaluable knowledge, skills and behaviours.
For more information on apprenticeships, please visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/developing-new-apprenticeships/