The new Recruiter Apprenticeship Level 3 launched on 10 September in a modernised standard designed to meet the evolving needs of recruitment consultants and is also available to in-house recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.
The new apprenticeship aligns with professional recognition, qualifying completers for certification from the British Institute of Recruiters (Cert PRec for agency recruiters and STAR for in-house recruiters) and Affiliate membership with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). Level 3 is equivalent to two A Levels.
What is different with the new Recruitment Apprenticeship Level 3?
- It does not include interim qualifications, allowing apprentices and employers to focus entirely on the real-world, practical application of learning.
- A greater emphasis is placed on aligning the learning with the employer’s business strategy and goals. This ensures that the skills acquired are immediately applicable and beneficial to the organisation’s growth.
- A specific focus on the use of technology, including artificial Intelligence, and a strong commitment to sustainability and the green economy, equipping apprentices with cutting-edge skills that reflect the industry’s future needs.
- The new standard offers the opportunity for a more flexible learning schedule that can be tailored to fit the apprentice and employer’s needs.
“The new Government-funded Recruiter Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies to develop new and existing team members. With its modernised curriculum, focus on real-world skills, and alignment with future industry needs like AI and sustainability, it will help agencies to upskill, grow, and meet the changing demands of the recruitment landscape”.
Find out more
The new standard was initiated and developed with recruitment online training provider, Recruitment Juice. You can find out more about the new Level 3 apprenticeship and express your interest via the Recruitment Juice website here.
Leighton is Managing Partner at Rouse Partners and supports a wide-ranging client portfolio. He also specialises in business advisory and corporate finance work.