Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner v1.0 Apprenticeship

About the apprenticeship

Learning and Development Practitioners may work in a range of sectors and industries. This standard covers a range of topics that will enable apprentices to work in a learning and development role. They will understand different theories relevant to learning and development roles and how to implement them to identify learner needs. They will learn the requirements for developing and delivering learning/training resources and the skills required to deliver training sessions using a range of approaches.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

Gateway Requirements

At Gateway the apprentice much have achieved Level 2 English and Maths in line with funding requirements.

Work-based project with professional discussion

The project must be agreed by the End-point Assessor before apprentices begin writing their project report. The project plan should be submitted at the gateway review and the apprentice will receive approval/rejection within 7 days. If the project plan is rejected, apprentices will have 7 days to submit a new project plan for approval.

Once approved, the apprentice can commence completing their work-based project report. The report must take the form of an Executive Summary style report of 2250 words (+/-10%). The report should be supported by appendices, which are not included in the word count, which will provide evidence of the work being completed.

Professional Discussion

The professional discussion is based on the work-based project and report. The professional discussion will last for 60 minutes (+/-10%) and will consist of 8-10 questions.

Presentation and Q&A based on learning journal

The presentation will last for 20 minutes (+/-10%). Following the presentation, the apprentice will complete a question and answer session that will last for 25 minutes (+/-10%), which will consist of 3 to 5 questions.

Grading

Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction

Resit costs