A Level 3 Apprenticeship will enable students to understand demand management, arrange supply logistics and implement new contracts. This will be supported by the attainment of a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Suitable for:
- Administrative and Procurement Assistants
- Assistant Buyers, Procurement Analysts and Contract Administrators
- Expeditors, Stock Controllers, Merchandisers and Inventory Planners
- Employees new to the purchasing and commercial environment
Full time apprentices will typically spend 18 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with an average of 6 hours per week off-the-job training. All apprentices must spend a minimum of 12 months on-programme.
Level 3 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship duration:
Apprentices will spend 12 to 15 months on programme (before gateway to EPA), working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum average of 6 hours off-the-job training per week.
Funding required:
The levy funding band for this apprenticeship is £6,000.
The apprenticeship levy covers all of the following items:
- CIPS Course Fees, including all tutoring, books, materials and access to the Digital Learning Zone
- CIPS Exam Fees and Exam Venue Fees (Aspire does not charge for the first exam re-sit)
- End Point Assessment
- All reviews and coaching with the skills coach
Exclusions
- Membership to trade bodies and institutions is not permitted via the levy, so membership to CIPS is not covered
- All exam re-sits, over the number mentioned above, are chargeable
- All EPA re-sits and withdrawal fees are also payable
- Any co-investment charge required
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End Point Assessment (EPA)
The EPA consists of three distinct assessment methods:
- Submission of Portfolio of Evidence and Q&A
- Project Report (3,000 words)
- Presentation and Professional Discussion
Performance in the EPA will determine the apprenticeship grade of fail, pass or distinction.