Business And Professional

Businesses hire staff to take on various roles with different duties and responsibilities and this sector is one of the largest and fastest growing in our region. The world of business and professional has something for everyone as it includes such variety.

You will find a variety of roles including directors, team leaders, human resources, finance and accounting, customer service and marketing to name a few.

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Our Apprenticeship programmes have been designed with growth of the region in mind; so that local employers can get more out of hiring an Apprentice. The programmes offer a flexible menu of options that can be tailored to your business to best suit your organisational needs and objectives.

Sectors information

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Assistant Accountant

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January and September annually

Level 3

Typically 15 months

Who is it for

New recruits and existing staff.

How does it work?

Weekly college session.

Content

Menu of options that can be tailored to your business.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as Accounting technician, accounting clerk, Assistant accountant, Assistant cashier, Bookerkeeper, Finance assistant and Purchase ledger clerk.

End point assessment

Knowledge assessment and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio.

Qualification

Level 3 Assistant Accountant.

Review

After 3 years or when significant change is required.

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Business Administration

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Customer Service Practitioner

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Flexible to suit employers

Level 2

Typically 12 months

Who is it for

New recruits and existing staff.

How does it work?

Monthly college session.

Content

Menu of options that can be tailored to your business.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as a Customer service representative, Customer service advisor, Customer service agent, Customer support agent and Call centre agent.

End point assessment

Portfolio showcase, interview, observation and professional discussion.

Qualification

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner.

Review

After 3 years or when significant change is required.

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HR Support

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Flexible to suit employers

Level 3

Typically 18 months

Who is it for

New recruits and existing staff.

How does it work?

Weekly college session.

A virtual learning platform is also used to support the delivery, this can be used and accessed outside of the college in their own time.

Content

Menu of options that can be tailored to your organisation.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as HR assistant, HR administrator and HR officer.

End point assessment

Consultative project and professional discussion.

Qualification

Level 3 People Practice.

Review

After 3 years or when significant change is required.

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Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician

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September and January annually

Level 4/5

Typically 18 months

Who is it for

New recruits or existing staff.

How does it work?

Weekly college session.

Content

Menu of options to suit your business needs.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as a Assistant auditor, Assistant management accountant, Accounts payable, Senior bookkeeper and Payroll manager.

End point assessment

Portfolio of evidence including a reflective statement and a role simulation.

Qualification

Level 4 Professional Accounting or Level 4 Taxation Technician.

Review

After 3 years or when significant change is required.

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Multi-channel Marketer

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Flexible to suit employers

Level 3

Typically 18 months

Who is it for

New recruits and existing staff.

How does it work?

Weekly college session.

Content

Menu of options that can be tailored to your organisation.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as Digital communications assistant, digital marketing assistant, Marketing administrator, Copywriter and Marketing junior.

End point assessment

Written project with presentation and questioning, interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

Qualification

Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer.

Review

After 3 years or when significant change is required.

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People Professional

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Flexible to suit employers

Level 4/5

Typically 22 months

Who is it for

New recruits and existing staff.

How does it work?

Weekly day release.

A virtual learning platform is also used to support the delivery, this can be used and accessed outside of the college in their own time.

Content

Apprentices’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity. They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions. Working with and influencing others through their work will create short-term value for a wider audience.

Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviour and skills development, this qualification offers the opportunity for Apprentices to transition or develop to people managers.

Progression from this Apprenticeship leads to jobs such as Diversity and inclusion manager, Employee relations consultant, HR business partner, HR generalist and Talent manager.