CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Workington. Classes run at Lakes College, part-time during the day. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and maths, or a Level 2 in Business at Merit grade or above. Note that CIPD membership fees are your responsibility alongside the course fee. Over 105 hours of study, you'll cover the core knowledge and skills that underpin people practice in the workplace. This level 3 cipd hr qualification is awarded by CIPD, the professional body employers look to when hiring in HR.
Who this course is for
Professionals
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs 9 - 4 (A*-C) including English and maths or a Level 2 in Business at Merit grade or above. Please note - learners are responsible for their membership fee through the CIPD
What you will learn
You'll explore how organisations are structured and how HR fits within them.
You'll learn how to support key people practice processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
You'll develop an understanding of employment law and how it applies day to day.
You'll study how to handle data and maintain accurate HR records.
You'll learn how to support employee wellbeing and engagement in the workplace.
You'll build skills in communicating with colleagues and stakeholders on people-related matters.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Lakes College during the day. Learning is assessed through written assignments and practical tasks that relate to real workplace scenarios. CIPD qualifications are assessed by portfolio and written work rather than formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your assignments as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lakes College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to budget separately for your CIPD student membership fee, which is your responsibility to pay directly to CIPD.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant. Entry-level HR role supporting recruitment and employee records.
HR Administrator. Administrative support across the full HR function.
People Support Coordinator. Helping teams with HR queries and processes.
Recruitment Administrator. Coordinating job adverts, applications, and interviews.
Learning and Development Administrator. Supporting training programmes and records.
Payroll and HR Support Officer. Combining HR admin with payroll processing.
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. The natural next step for those moving into a more senior HR role. It deepens your knowledge of employment law, workforce planning, and organisational development.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Suited to those who want to specialise in training, coaching, and developing people at work.
