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Course Overview

This recognised qualification is ideal for any professional wanting to gain the essential knowledge and skills required to move into Human Resources (HR) or for those working in HR who wish to progress in their career but do not hold a formal qualification. 

You will study a comprehensive foundation-level course to achieve a level 3 qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), achievable in one year and with multiple entry points.  You will understand the role of HR in organisations and how you can develop as an effective practitioner in this area.

Course Modules

Course Information

  • A desire to learn about effective people practice.
  • A good standard of English. If English is not your first language, a suitable qualification e.g. IELTS.
  • You will complete a written assignment for each unit.
  • This qualification is not graded, you will receive a pass or fail, with opportunity to resubmit referred work.

You will be required to be a CIPD member for the duration of your studies, you can find the costs of student membership at: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/membership-fees/.  Membership gives you access to exclusive resources and services, in addition to those offered by the College.

Relevant books and ebooks are available through the Learning Centres. Purchasing of own textbooks is optional and cost approximately £50. 

Successful achievement will allow progression to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

Supporting you

Travel

The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.

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FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.

Worcester

Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.

Worcester Train Station

  • Worcester Foregate Street Station
    Foregate Street
    Worcester
    Worcestershire
    WR1 1DB
  • An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering

Worcester Bus Station

  • Worcester Crowngate
    Worcester
    WR1 3LE
  • A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering