CIPD Human Resource Practice Intermediate - Level 5 (Part-Time)

Overview

As a CIPD Approved Centre this programme will help you further develop your skills and give you the confidence to be more effective at work and add value to your career development in HRM.

Enabling extension of your existing skills base and experience and wider understanding of wider HR organisational and environmental issues.

The Intermediate Diploma qualification is designed to reflect the CIPD HR Profession Map and the new professional membership criteria.

This course runs on the following dates:

Start Date: September 2020. For further information, please call 0191 200 4000 or email enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk.
Duration: 12 Months
Venue: Parsons Building, Rye Hill Campus

Who the course is for

The course is for those who:

• Those who have significant HR experince.
• Are working in the field of HR management and development and need to extend their knowledge and skills
• Have responsibility for implementing HR policies and strategies
• Need to understand the role of HR in the wider organisational and environmental context

Qualification Gained

Completion of this course you will receive certification that you have completed the CIPD HUman Resource Practice Level 5 Intermediate Diploma. This provides the knowledge required for assessment for the new Associate professional level of CIPD membership. 

If you then have the relevant experience you can apply for a membership assessment (assessing your workplace activities and behaviours).

If successful with the assessment you’ll be upgraded to Professional membership grade of Associate. (Assoc CIPD) as a professional designation for you to use.
 

Industry Average Salaries

Below are some of the typical job roles and salaries within the sector:

Junior Level Role

Trainee Business Manager - £16,000-£20,000

Middle Level Role

Experienced Business Manager - £25,000-£40,000

Senior Level Role

Senior Business Manager - £50,000-£60,000

How to Apply

Online

Click on the "Apply for this course" button at the bottom of this page.

In Person

Come along to our Student Services Office, located within Armstrong House. Alternatively, visit an Open Event at our Rye Hill Campus, click here for dates and times.

Telephone

Call our friendly team of advisers on 0191 200 4000 and they will talk you through your application.

Course Content

All students study:

Core units (all 20 credits):

• Developing Professional Practice
• Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources
• Using Information in Human Resources
• Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function

Optional units (24 credits):

• Employment Law
• Resourcing and talent planning
• Improving organisational performance
• Employee engagement
• Meeting organisational development needs
• Developing coaching and mentoring within organisations

Learning Methods

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group Work
• Role Play
• Self-directed Study
• CIPD seminars /guest speakers on current HR/LD issues and topics
• Private study (approximately 45+ hours per month)

Assessment Methods

Assessment is continuous and is based on a range of methods:

• reports
• essay
• presentations
• discussions
• observation
• skills activity
• workplace evidence
• witness statements
• reflective log
• CPD record and plan.

Progression Opportunities

Successful students can progress to a higher level programme in CIPD Post- Graduate Advanced Certificate/ Diploma in HRD (Level 7) and Masters in HRM.

Career Opportunities

You will have a recognised qualification which will leave you well-equipped to apply for Management roles in HRM/D with a wide range of organisations.

Entry Requirements

You need to have HR management experience and responsibility or access to HR or HRD (personnel or training) in your organisation. (Preferably you should hold the Foundation Certificate/Diploma in HRP, or Foundation Certificate/ Diploma in LDP or the legacy qualifications CPP or CTP Level 3 or other CIPD equivalent).

You should have GCSE English at Grade C.

If English is not your first language, an English language test score of 6.5 is required.

All potential students are required to have an interview with the course leader prior to start to discuss entry and experience requirements for this programme.
 

Further Information

If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options, contact Student Services, based in Armstrong House at Rye Hill Campus. If you need information in another format (e.g. large print) or another language, please ask.

Student Services
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Reception
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Telephone Contact Centre
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

You can also contact us via the following:

In person: Student Services, Armstrong House, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA.
By phone: (0191) 200 4000 By fax: (0191) 200 4517 By minicom: (0191) 272 3304
By e-mail: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk
By post: Student Services, Newcastle College, FREEPOST NT920, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA (you do not need a stamp). 

Course Costs

International Students: Additional start dates may be available for International Students, please contact
+44 191 226 6323 or email international@ncl-coll.ac.uk