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Level 3 HR Course in Bristol – College Green Centre

Cost£1,265.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 HR Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, part-time during the day over one year.

The course covers practical HR skills including recruitment, employment law, reward, and employee relations. You'll also study learning and development, and how HR supports organisations. You join CIPD as a student member when you start, and you'll need a good standard of written and spoken English. There are no formal entry qualifications, but you attend a briefing before enrolling.

You'll finish with the CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice and Associate (Assoc CIPD) membership.

Who this course is for

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 3 qualification is perfect if you want to acquire a wide range of relevant and practical skills in HR and development. It will also give you a professionally recognised qualification and a professional level of CIPD membership, Associate (Assoc CIPD).

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry qualifications but you must attend an informal briefing to discuss the course prior to enrolment You are required to join the CIPD as a student member at the beginning of the course and remain in membership throughout the course.----You will need to have a good standard of spoken and written English--This should include the ability to write reports (guidance on the structure will be given), the correct use of punctuation and grammar--The ability to read and interpret text and take notes is essential--

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how HR functions within organisations.
  • You'll learn the basics of UK employment law and how it applies at work.
  • You'll develop skills in recruitment and selection.
  • You'll explore how organisations reward and retain employees.
  • You'll study employee relations and how to handle workplace issues.
  • You'll gain knowledge of learning and development practices.
  • You'll build the ability to write clear HR reports and documents.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at College Green Centre during the day. Learning is a mix of tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based tasks that reflect real HR situations. CIPD qualifications are assessed without formal exams, so your work is submitted as assignments throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to register as a CIPD student member at the start of the course and maintain that membership throughout. The centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Administrator, handles day-to-day HR admin for an organisation.
  • HR Assistant, supports the HR team with recruitment and employee queries.
  • HR Officer, manages HR processes and advises managers on policy.
  • Recruitment Coordinator, manages hiring processes and candidate communications.
  • People and Culture Assistant, supports employee engagement and wellbeing programmes.
  • Training and Development Administrator, coordinates learning activities across a business.

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.
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, suited to those focusing on training and development.
  • A degree in Human Resource Management, for those wanting to progress to strategic or senior HR positions.
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