Learning and development practitioner
Level 3 · AdvancedBusiness and administration 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A learning and development practitioner designs, delivers, and evaluates training and development activities to help colleagues build their knowledge and skills. At level 3, apprentices learn how adults learn, how to create engaging learning materials, and how to facilitate effective training sessions. The role leads to L&D advisor, training coordinator, or e-learning developer positions.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Adult learning theory and how people retain and apply new skills
How to design training sessions with clear learning objectives
Facilitation techniques for engaging diverse groups of learners
Digital tools for creating e-learning content and blended learning resources
How to assess learning and check that training has met its objectives
Equality and inclusion principles as they apply to learning design
How to give and receive constructive feedback in a training context
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Identify training needs by speaking with managers and analysing performance data
Design and develop training materials including slides, workbooks, and e-learning modules
Deliver training workshops and induction programmes to groups of learners
Facilitate online learning sessions using virtual platforms
Assess whether participants have achieved the intended learning outcomes
Gather learner feedback and use it to improve future sessions
Maintain training records and produce reports on completion rates
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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