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Free Level 3 HR Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 HR Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day.

The course covers the core areas of human resources practice, including recruitment, employee relations, reward, and HR data and systems. You study at a manageable pace over one year, making it practical to fit around other commitments.

You'll finish with a CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how recruitment and selection processes work in organisations.
  • You'll study the basics of employment law and employee relations.
  • You'll learn how organisations structure pay, reward, and benefits.
  • You'll develop skills in recording and using HR data.
  • You'll understand how to support learning and development activity at work.
  • You'll practise communicating professionally in an HR context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussions, and practical activities. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective work linked to real HR scenarios. You build a portfolio of evidence over the year. Check the course entry requirements on The Sheffield College website before you apply.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Administrator, handles day-to-day HR admin and employee records.
  • HR Assistant, supports the HR team across a range of tasks.
  • HR Officer, manages HR processes for a department or small organisation.
  • Recruitment Coordinator, manages hiring activity and candidate communications.
  • People and Culture Assistant, supports staff engagement and wellbeing programmes.
  • Payroll Administrator, processes payroll and maintains employee data.

What you could study next

  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, the next step for those moving into a more senior HR role.
  • Level 5 HR qualification with another awarding body, broadening your options across different sectors.
  • Degree-level study in Human Resource Management, for those aiming toward strategic or specialist HR careers.
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