Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development - Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice (level 3)

Summary:

Aims of the programme
The programme provides an overall understanding of the role of the personnel function within an organisation, together with practical skills and an understanding of the legal framework. It offers an entry level into HR management as a career.

Start Date: 02/09/2012 End Date: 30/06/2013 Course Length: The course extends over 9 months (September to July) Course Schedule: Attendance is a half-day each week Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements but you should have the support of your employer. In exceptional circumstances, individuals who are not supported by their employer may be offered places on the programmes at the discretion of the course director.

Core Skills:

The programme is based around six modules:

Developing as an effective HR practioner

Understanding organisations and the role of HR

Recording, analysing and using HR information

Resourcing talent

Good practice in employment relations

Learning and development activities.

Assessment:

There are no formal exams in this programme. Assessment is continuous via assignments and presentations.

Academic Progression:

You may wish to progress to the CIPD Advanced Diploma in HRM, but this is not currently offered at City College.

Career Progression:

CIPD qualifacations are essential in a career in HR.

Full Description:

The Certificate in HRPis a foundation-level programme, at an equivalent level to NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Personnel Support.

The qualification is intended for:

• Anyone working at the level of personnel assistant, personnel administrator or personnel officer, whose role is to provide support for key aspects of the personnel function
• Someone new to, or aspiring to, a career in the personnel function
• Line managers, supervisors or team leaders who wish to gain the same level of personnel skills as practitioners at this level
• The owners or managers of small businesses
• Individuals who wish to pursue a career in management but who do not wish to specialise at too early a stage and who would like to 'sample' personnel
• Individuals who wish to pursue a career in personnel but who do not currently have the academic background and/or experienced to enrol on the Professional Development Scheme.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional personnel management organisation in the UK. It has a history stretching back over 70 years, and is leading authority on human resource management. Its qualifications are highly valued by personnel practitioners.

Costs:

These are determined in late August/early September. They are likely to be in the region of £1700 for the year. Students will also need to join, or be existing members of the CIPD. Books are required also.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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