Level 3

Are you new to HR?  Do you want to get ahead and make your mark in the people profession?  

The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the perfect qualification for those embarking on a career in Human Recourses or those already in a support role wishing to take the next step on their career path.

West Suffolk College is offering this qualification via means of bi-monthly online taught lessons covering the Units within the qualification and tutor support.

The qualification is made up of Four Units and they are as follows:

Business, culture and change in context

This unit considers the impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate. It considers the importance of people's behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively.

Principles of analytics

This unit looks at how people professionals make both straightforward and complex choices as they carry out their roles. It focuses on how applying a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices, and situational decision making to create value. 

Core behaviours for people professionals

This unit introduces the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice to create value. It considers how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent, even in new and challenging situations. So, to promote a sense of well-being and inclusivity in the organisation.

Essentials of people practice

This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects, such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development. All are essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively. 

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The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is ideal for organisations who require personnel with some knowledge of First Aid, either because they work in small groups outside company premises, or as a back up for qualified First Aiders within the company.

This course may also be more suitable for lower-risk work environments, such as offices and shops and/or organisations with fewer than 100 employees.

The course commences at 9.00am and finishes at 4.30pm, at West Suffolk College in Thetford.

The fee is inclusive of learning materials and Qualsafe (QA) Registration and examination fees.

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End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die.

The level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care can give you the knowledge and understanding needed to care for patients approaching the end of their lives.

It covers a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care. In this qualification, you will look at the common questions and themes in end of life care.

You will also gain an understanding of how to support a person's familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs.

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This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of autism, its spectrum disorders, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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This level 3 certificate is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.

This course allows learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects. Learners will gain an understanding of the types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis and the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support.

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