Learning & Development Practitioner

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: THE ROLE

Mentoring L&D Practitioners are typically involved with identifying learning / training needs, designing / sourcing training and learning solutions, delivering and evaluating training, and working with stakeholder / business area managers. The role focus is often on the practical delivery of training. The L&D Practitioner will typically have expertise and competence in their specific field whether it be technical, vocational or behavioural (e.g. use of software, food preparation, working in teams). They link the learning within their area of responsibility to business objectives and performance, understanding the learning cycle and working by it. The role can be more specialist, with a focus on and requiring in-depth expertise in a specific area of L&D such as learning design, e-learning or digital / blended learning. Whichever of these is an area of focus; the L&D Practitioner is future focused, understands the business context / culture and has a good grounding across the whole training and learning cycles. The L&D Practitioner role typically exists in a wide range of organisations including private, public and third sector.

ABOUT THIS APPRENTICESHIP

  • Qualification Topics

    • Foundation level theories and models that underpin effective adult learning and group behaviour, learning cycle, group dynamics, CPD and evaluation
    • Different learning delivery channels that contribute to effective learning
    • Impact of learning intervention on delegates
    • Latest learning practice
    • Organisational structure, values and external market
    • Legislation & regulations in relation to learning and development
    • Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and inclusion
    • Commercial context, drivers and process behind learning needs and solutions
    • L&D roles and responsibilities
    • Technology that supports learning –digital platforms/delivery channels
    • Design, construction and structure of training resources to meet various needs
    • Principles of training delivery-face to face, blended and digital
    • Communication skills, teamwork and collaboration

  • What's Involved

    • On the job skills training
    • Off the job skills training
    • Work based project support and preparation
    • Learning journal and CPD log
    • Planning, Target Setting and Feedback
    • Mock End Point Assessments.  

    End Point Assessment (after at least 12 months and successful completion of the above)

    • Work based project with professional discussion
    • Presentation based on the Learning Journal
    • The overall grade is based on the combination of performance in both assessment activities.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    This apprenticeship has been designed for L&D Practitioners who support the learning and development (L&D) function to contribute to, and influence, improved performance in the workplace at an individual, team and organisation level. Typically, the role would work alongside colleagues who specialise in Human Resources, often supported by an L&D Administrator and report to an L&D Business Partner.

Duration

This Apprenticeship is typically completed in 15 months.

Delivery

Delivered online with remote support from Rewards Training throughout the apprenticeship.

Progression

Completion of this apprenticeship will lead to eligibility to apply for

Associate membership of

the Chartered Institute of

Personnel and

Development (CIPD).