Learning and Development Practitioner

Course Overview

Learning and Development Practitioners are typically involved with identifying learning/training needs, designing/sourcing training and learning solutions, delivering and evaluating training, and working with stakeholder/business area managers. The role’s focus is often on the practical delivery of training. The Learning and Development Practitioner will typically have expertise and competence in their specific field, whether it be technical, vocational or behavioural.

They link the learning within their area of responsibility to business objectives and performance, understanding the learning cycle and working by it. The role can be more specialist, with a focus on and requiring in-depth expertise in a specific area of learning and development such as learning design, e-learning or digital/blended learning. Whichever of these is an area of focus, the learning and development practitioner is future-focused, understands the business context/culture and has a good grounding across the whole training and learning cycles.

Qualification Achieved

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will hold a level 3 apprenticeship in Learning and Development.

Progression

The role may act as a gateway to further career and training opportunities, including, but not limited to:

• Learning and Development Consultant L5
• Learning and Development Manager
• Learning and Development Specialist

Learning & Assessment

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

End Point Assessment

Each learner will undergo ongoing assessment throughout the duration of their programme. The methods in which this apprenticeship are assessed are:

• A work-based project with professional discussion
• Presentation and Q&A based on learning journal