Career Development Professional Apprenticeship L6

The Apprenticeship will take up to 24 months. However, it is possible to complete in a year and a day before entering an endpoint assessment phase which takes around three months. Studying for your CDP Apprenticeship at BGU in Lincoln means you will be practically developing your skills, knowledge, and behaviors through your workplace and on taught days led by our experienced team of lecturers. You will explore the life-long meaning of ‘career’ in today’s hyper-mobile job market and how we, as Career Development Professionals, support clients in developing career management skills that aid transition throughout their careers. Throughout the Apprenticeship, the emphasis is on the practical application of theories and models in real-life situations. You will have a dedicated Personal Tutor whom you will meet regularly and discuss all aspects of the Apprenticeship, including personalized deadlines for hand-in dates in line with your workflow.

The benefits of completing your Apprenticeship at BGU include access to all the University support services, including the library; IT support; digital learning; Students Union, and our Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT), where you can get bespoke help with academic writing and assignments. Your lecturer team consists of three practicing Career Development Professionals with different specialisms, from Careers Leaders in secondary education to managing County Council Careers Services, to leading projects supporting long-term unemployed adults. As well as their experience, you will also benefit from working alongside a diverse cohort of fellow practitioners, with regular opportunities to share and evolve practice. In addition, a wide range of external speakers from different career development organizations complements formal learning.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although an initial assessment will take place to ensure the apprenticeship is the most appropriate training program for the individual. Candidates will need to be in employment (in England) where their line manager can support them through the apprenticeship- Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeship and employment role.

As a guide, candidates might have A levels (or equivalent) or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications and English and Maths at Level 2. (Where approved English and Maths qualifications are not held, these must be completed during the apprenticeship program).

Other relevant or prior experience may also be considered as an alternative alongside consideration of the suitability of the role being undertaken and the opportunities to develop and apply the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education outlines further information and requirements.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.