CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice - Level 3

The course is organised into units including:

• Developing yourself as an effective HR or L&D Practitioner
• Understanding organisations and the role of HR
• Recording, analysing and using HR information
• Resourcing talent
• Supporting good practice in managing employment relations
• Supporting good practice in performance and reward management

Students who want to undertake the Certificate but want a Learning and Development aspect can make their certificate credits up by choosing some option units from the Learning and Development Programme

Assessment

Assessment is continuous with an assignment addressing each unit.

Delivery of the course comprises:

A weekly teaching and practical session on a Tuesday

Tutorial support sessions

Action Learning Set meetings arranged between the students

A Residential / 2 Day Block, scheduled towards the end of the course to support the assignment work and team development and skills. Students undertake a range of team building activities over the 2 days; this programme has proved to be extremely successful over the last 6 years with excellent student reviews

Students on this programme also are offered the opportunity to visit an Employment Tribunal. Past students have found this to be particularly beneficial, with an initial talk from a Judge and the opportunity to observe employment relations / law in action.

We encourage student to attend Local Branch events which include Employment Law updates and topical HR / L and D aspects.

Development of the Certificate to a Diploma in Human Resources Practice

Learners who wish to attain the Diploma can undertake extra units from the Certificate in Learning and Development Practice plus the unit, “Supporting Change within the Organisation”, in order to achieve sufficient Diploma Credits. . – There is an extra charge for this

Benefits of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Training.

CIPD training provides the essential basis for significantly enhancing business performance. The course is designed to improve business results and achieve excellent student results in a cost effective manner supporting staff in the development of their career

There are a large range of benefits these include:

For the individual

• Enhancement of current role and career progression through knowledge and skills gained.
• Development of strategic thinking within the organisation and the industry
• Development of work skills academic skills and confidence
• Enhanced credibility in the work place with a professional qualification and Associate Membership of CIPD (Assoc CIPD) – a professional badge of competence that is widely recognised by employers
• Sharing good and best practice when working with other HR professionals

For the organisation

• Development of strategic thinking and operational focus with regards to the operation/marketing function leading to increased productivity and profitability.
• Development of the use of management resources and management time effectively, leading to increased efficiency.
• Development of staff with leadership skills, including team building and development
• To support an organisation’s strategy with appropriate H R activities and assist in the achievement of business objectives and how these are shaped by internal and external factors
• The improvement of performance management skills and knowledge leading to increased staff motivation and retention.
• Understanding of key aspects of employment law and employee relations, with practical experience of tribunal practice
• Development of recruitment skills and practice

Central Sussex College is committed to providing you with guidance and support to help you make the most of your potential and achieve your goals! We offer an exciting range of academic qualifications, vocational subjects and apprenticeships – based at excellent facilities in Crawley, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Horsham. We have something for everyone – so whether you are just leaving school and looking to study for a BTEC or A Levels, are looking to retrain and gain new skills or take your studies further with professional qualification or higher level training at our University Centre, Central Sussex College can cater for you.