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This level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for all organisations, the programme increases the apprentice’s competencies in procurement and raises the profile of procurement. Individuals will be competent in all stages of the procurement cycle and able to apply factual, procedural, and theoretical knowledge of procurement and supply. Learners will be able to complete tasks and address problems that are well-defined but may be complex and non-routine. They will understand what relevant information is required and how to interpret and review its effectiveness. Individuals will be able to use their knowledge of procurement regulations/policies to support the wider procurement team in tasks such as quotation and/or tender response evaluation, supplier database maintenance, purchase order review and conversion, and stakeholder liaison.
There are 3 main components:
This standard is suitable for all sectors and industry. The person suitable for this standard maybe new to procurement or have limited procurement knowledge, they may also work in other operational departments but have procurement responsibilities for usually low risk items. These individuals would therefore benefit from the knowledge skills and behaviour development obtained by completing this apprenticeship standard. Typical job roles are; Procurement and Supply Assistant, Junior/Assistant Buyer, Inventory Controller
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There are 3 main elements to this apprenticeship: Knowledge, Gateway, and End Point Assessment
The Knowledge element takes approximately 15 months and includes the mandatory qualification – CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate (Part 1) plus the Knowledge and Application modules. Gateway to End-Point Assessment takes approximately 4 weeks followed by the End Point Assessment which takes 5-6 months. The maximum duration of this Apprenticeship is 24 months.
The programme increases the apprentice’s competencies in procurement and raises the profile of procurement. Individuals will become competent in all stages of the procurement cycle and able to apply factual, procedural, and theoretical knowledge of procurement and supply. Learners will be able to completes tasks and address problems that are well-defined but may be complex and non-routine. They will understand what relevant information is required and how to interpret and review its effectiveness. Individuals will be able to use their knowledge of procurement regulations/policies to support the wider procurement team in tasks such as quotation and/or tender response evaluation, supplier database maintenance, purchase order review and conversion, and stakeholder liaison
The CIPS level 3 qualification is assessed by five online multiple-choice examinations. Apprentices enter End Point Assessment Gateway when they have successfully passed the CIPS Level 3 Qualification, evidenced Functional Skills Level 2 and CIPS Ethics Test.
Part 1 CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate consists of 5 exams. 5 Multiple choice assessments taken over 5 examination series.
Part 2 EPA (End Point Assessment) 60-minute questioning interview supported by Portfolio of evidence (supplied at Gateway)
Part 3 EPA (End Point Assessment) Work Based Project Report – (3000 word) Work-Based Project Report that demonstrates the application of knowledge, skills and behaviours mapped to the standard
Part 3 EPA (End Point Assessment) 15-minute Presentation of Work Based Project with 30 minutes of Question and Answers
Each part of the EPA is assessed by the End Point Assessment organisation (EPAO) and awarded a grade of Distinction, Pass or Fail.
Face to face across the 9 study centres
Live video link direct to classroom
Delivered at organisation (minimum numbers apply)
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Course Mentor
Emma joined SRSCC in 2019 on a freelance basis taking on a teaching and learning consultancy role. She has 20 years of experience in education as a qualified teacher, working in adult learning, secondary and primary school settings in the UK as well as abroad, namely Japan, Hungary, and France.
More recently Emma has been teaching yoga, resilience, and mindfulness in primary schools to promote the physical and mental well-being of both pupils and staff.
Being multi-lingual and having a zeal for communication, cultural exchange and life-long learning Emma jumped at the opportunity to join the company as a Course Mentor. Building a good rapport with her learners, supporting them to overcome any challenges on their apprentice journey and facilitating them to fulfil their potential is her motivation.
Cumbrian born and bred in the Lake District, Emma enjoys the outdoors. When not relaxing in tree pose, she is most at home trail running in the hills with her husband and dog. Having clocked up 4 marathons to date, the application of her long-distance running mindset of perseverance, determination, discipline and patience is key to supporting her learners in their studies.
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