This new qualification builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity.
Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviours and skills development, this qualification offers an opportunity for learners to transition to employment as people managers. This qualification extends and fosters a deeper level of understanding and application and naturally progresses learners’ expertise in people practice. It is suited to individuals who:
- are embarking on a career in people management
- are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value
- are working towards or working in a people manager role.
Course details
- On-campus
- Part-time
- English
Fully funded for eligible applicants
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management is a new qualification, based on the CIPD’s new profession map. It is equivalent to the second year of a university degree in the UK. Employees currently in HR roles or undertaking HR duties (at any level) are eligible to apply.
Learners will be enrolled on the Higher Apprenticeship in HRM with Coleg Sir Gar and will undertake this qualification with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as part of the Apprenticeship.
Learners will attend workshops over 18 months, to complete the Diploma. On successful completion of the Diploma, candidates will become Associate members of the CIPD. Associate membership is recognised as a professional level of membership and successful candidates are entitled to use the designation AssocCIPD after their name.
Depending on experience and previous qualifications, learners may also be required to complete additional work, as part of the apprenticeship essential skills requirements — this will be explained to you as part of the application process.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Carmarthen Accommodation
Carmarthen has a variety of accommodation and we guarantee accommodation for 1st Years with availability for your 2nd and 3rd Years. Based on our Carmarthen campus you will be right in the middle of everything, with options to suit all budgets.
Further information
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This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice or L&D practice. Although there are no formal entry requirements, applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to study at level 5, either by holding formal qualifications, having relevant experience or demonstrating competence in other ways.
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Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career. The CIPD will set assignments for all core units. For the other units, the University will devise their own assessments, based on guidance provided by the CIPD. These may include case studies, slide shows, port-folios and other methods of assessment. There will be no exams.
This qualification is not graded. Learners will receive either a Pass or Fail. All assessment criteria must be met in order to achieve a Pass.
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This qualification is fully funded for eligible students. To be considered for the funding, students must apply to Coleg Sir Gar and complete the apprenticeship application process. Full details are available on request from the programme manager. Students can opt to enrol on the course without the funding – the current fee is £1700 (2022-2023).
Additional costs include mandatory CIPD student membership and optional purchase of textbooks. Student Membership of the CIPD costs £98 per year, plus a £40 joining fee (February 2022).
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries.
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Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management will allow progression onto the level 7 Postgraduate Diploma/MA.
The qualification will enable students to apply for positions requiring level 5 CIPD status.