Level 6 Career Development Professionals Apprenticeship

A trained career development professional empowers people to develop their own career management skills.

Careers Professionals have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of the people they work with. They motivate and equip others to identify their short-term and long-term career aspirations. This apprenticeship will allow you to develop your clients understanding of the requirements and rewards of opportunities within the education system and the labour market.

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Type: Apprenticeship
Course Level: 6
Maximum Funding For Employers: £9,000
Typical Duration: 21 months
Delivery: Delivery is remote or blended approach
Entry Requirements for English and maths: Apprentices are required to meet the initial entry points for English and maths as follows:

• The minimum English and maths should be level 2 or GCSE’s grade A-C
• All applicants will be supported to attain these entry levels prior to joining the course, or whilst on the course, where possible.

Who can do the qualification:
You will need to be:

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
• Living in England
• Not in full-time education

Overview:
A trained career development professional helps people to assess their own strengths and to make meaningful education, career and employment choices. They will empower people to develop their own career management skills using coaching, counselling and information, advice and guidance techniques.

This apprenticeship allows you to develop your understanding of opportunities in education and the labour market and provide effective career guidance. You will also discover methods of designing and planning career-related learning, and reflect on your own practice to identify development needs.

Why not attend our taster session to learn more about other Level 6 Career Development Professional apprenticeship.

Who it's for:
Career development professionals are typically found in educational settings, training organisations, careers and employment services and human resource/learning and development departments in both the public and the private sector. Example job roles: career adviser, career coach, career guidance counsellor, career leader, career co-ordinator, career consultant, career development practitioner, IAG adviser, senior employability adviser, personal adviser

Why choose Futures:
As a division of The Futures Group – a social enterprise - we are proud to be recognised as leading-edge. Our fresh approach reflects our culture. We lead by example, invest in our people and develop their potential, for us and for the benefit of your business.

Our Professional Development Centre is the leading assessment centre for careers leadership, information, and advice and guidance qualifications in the East Midlands. These are the things we offer:

• Free Global curriculum sessions to upgrade your CPD in topics such as British Values, EDI and safeguarding
• Tailored programme based on individual experience and prior learning
• Use of modern platforms and engaging sessions to support group collaboration
• Blended delivery model with options for both remote and physical delivery- designed to meet the needs of the cohort
• Opportunity to network with other industry professionals and learn from specialists in the CDP sector
• Using different types of activities to engage apprentices – interactive workshop
• Futures have 27 years experience of delivering IAG and we are an established apprenticeship provider
• Specialised functional skills support and dedicated Learning Mentor to promote student wellness
• All Skills Coaches are L6 qualified and highly experienced
• Graduation day to provide the ‘degree’ experience and celebration

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

• Knowledge – Influencing and informing; equality legislation; theories, models, frameworks and pedagogic approaches; supporting different learning styles; understanding of career management.
• Skills – Reflection and self-evaluation; critical analysis; apply theory; use of technology effectively.
• Behaviours – Equality; integrity; impartiality; competence; confidentiality; duty of care (clients, colleagues and organisations).

Click below for the full occupational standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/career-development-professional-v1-0

Assessment:
At the end of your programme you will complete an end-point assessment (duration - 6 months) with an independent assessment organisation, agreed by your employer.

Progression/Career Path:

• The opportunity to join the Career Development Institute (CDI) UK Register of Career Development Professionals.
• The opportunity to enrol on the Careers Lead Diploma

Contact Us
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