We are currently working in partnership with ALS Ltd to deliver Learning and Development Apprenticeships. These apprenticeships take place over 12 months, starting in October 2021 and are fully funded by Welsh Government, so it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
If you’re a trainer, assessor, tutor or industry expert, this fully-funded apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to improve your skills and grow your career.
The demand for trainers has risen exponentially since the pandemic, with thousands of furloughed and redundant workers choosing to switch careers or open businesses. This has created a demand for innovative training solutions with skilled trainers who can impart knowledge and inspire learners in creative ways.
Training itself is a skill that requires not only theoretical knowledge and specialist skills, but also practice in order to be fully effective. This apprenticeship gives you the chance to truly hone your skills as a learning professional in a supportive environment whilst gaining an industry recognised qualification to improve your CV.
5 Benefits of a Learning & Development Apprenticeship
If you’re not sure if this is right for you, here are 5 great reasons you should jump on this opportunity!
1. Learn new skills and knowledge to improve your own training delivery
Continuous development and self-improvement is key to having a successful career as a trainer within any industry. The comprehensive Learning & Development Apprenticeship gives you an opportunity to learn in a structured and formal way that lead towards a qualification.
There are a broad mixture of technical skills and softer skills required to facilitate learning. Technical or ‘hard’ skills include specialist subject knowledge, performing skills assessments and preparing interactive learning materials are. Whereas ‘softer’ skills such as verbal communication and engaging learners are equally important in this context.
The apprenticeship units cover a wide range of topics that provide you with all the necessary skills to improve your current training planning and delivery. As this programme takes place over a full 12-months, the topics are covered in depth so you’ll gain additional confidence in your knowledge too.
2. Receive expert coaching and mentoring
Participants will receive coaching and mentoring from our expert learning facilitators within Panda Education’s network.
Our mentors bring a serious level of experience! They will help you build your skills, introduce you to industry experts and provide support with future career planning.
Participants of the apprenticeship will have our industry experts available to help gain the relevant skills and experience required for your current job and your future career goals.
3. Gain a recognised qualification in training and assessment
A learning and development apprenticeship can be a fantastic way to enhance your CV or LinkedIn Profile – not to mention the personal sense of achievement!
If you’ve previously considered a learning and development qualification but the cost has held you back, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of the fully-funded spaces available.
The learning and development apprenticeship is formally recognised by employers and educational institutions across the UK. Also, experienced and qualified professional trainers are in high demand right now as workplaces face challenges brought on by the pandemic.
4. An opportunity to reflect on and improve your own practice
The learning and development apprenticeship offers a structured learning environment but also the opportunity to reflect on your own training style.
Our busy lives rarely leave enough time for professional self-reflection, but you could be doing yourself a disservice by not setting time aside for reflection. In the skills and education industry it’s especially important for us practitioners to reflect and improve.
There is no room for growth inside your comfort zone, so by spending time reflecting on your practices as a trainer, you’re also allowing yourself to grow professionally and also enabling yourself to be more creative and innovative.
Your self-reflection time is your opportunity to focus on your own learning goals – the learning and development apprenticeship will provide you with the space you need to reflect and grow as a professional.
5. Advance your career with new opportunities
Are you hoping to advance your career into a higher paid role with more responsibilities? Do you have a 5-year or even a 10-year career plan? Or, are you not sure which career path you’d like to take at the moment?
Many recruiters and employers will often ask for a relevant learning and development qualification for all professional training roles. Freelance trainers who take on contract work also need to stand out above the competition, especially when promoting their services online.
This fully-funded apprenticeship is an exciting way to get trained and position yourself for a higher paying job sooner rather than later!
Don’t delay – enquire today!
What exactly is a Learning & Development Apprenticeship?
The Learning and Development Apprenticeship includes the Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development and an Essential Skills in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (exemptions apply if you have achieved these before or have equivalent GCSEs).
The Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development is broken down into several units, which you can choose according to your personal learning and career goals. Units include:
- Understanding and using reflective practice in learning
- Facilitation of learning in groups or with individuals
- Developing resources and session plans
- Assessment of learning
- Adapting learning to individual needs
- Engaging with employers to develop and support learning provisions
- Assessing occupational competence in the work environment
The Essential Skills in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy certificate compliments the skills you’ll learn, enabling you to create high quality learning materials, improve your written communication skills and increase your confidence using digital tools.
Exemptions to the Essential Skills in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy may apply if you’re able to provide evidence of Maths and English GCSE certificates.
There are no pre-requisites in terms of experience. However, the fully funded Apprenticeship is available to anyone self-employed, or employed for a minimum of 16 hours.
Ideally you’ll be new to a training or assessing role, or be working within an industry where this is part of your role. So, if you’re a training officer, instructor, assessor, tutor or learning facilitator, continue reading to find out why this apprenticeship is perfect for you!
If you’re still unsure whether the learning and development apprenticeship is right for you or not, get in touch with our team who will be able to answer your questions
