Career Development Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship

The Career Development Professional level 6 higher apprenticeship is for individuals who want to train to be career advisers or career leaders and are currently working in a career development role. The qualification is approved by the Career Development Institute and gives eligibility to the Register of Career Development Professionals.

Career Development Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship

Why do an apprenticeship?

The Career Development Professional level 6 higher apprenticeship is for individuals who want to train to be career advisers or career leaders and are currently working in a career development role. The qualification is approved by the Career Development Institute and gives eligibility to the Register of Career Development Professionals. There is a misconception that apprenticeships are for school leavers, are career entry level or are just for tradespeople, but this is no longer the case. Apprenticeships are a great way of developing as a professional and gaining a degree-level qualification. They also provide the flexibility to do it alongside your job. Call of the Wild offers a flexible approach to your apprenticeship – you can start whenever suits you, our training and assessments are all online and we adapt our delivery to your learning style.

Duration: 24 Months

What You Get

Full Level 6 Apprenticeship qualification
OCR NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (equivalent to bachelor’s degree with honours)

How Much Does it Cost to Do the Apprenticeship?

Fully funded for levy-paying employers or a 5% contribution for SMEs (£450). Take a look at our Apprenticeship Levy FAQs for more information. If you’re not eligible for funding or the funded route isn’t for you, we also offer this as a QCF LEVEL 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.

Who is the Career Development Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship Suitable For?

Typical job titles include career adviser, career coach, career guidance counsellor, careers leader, career consultant, career development practitioner, employability adviser & workforce development officer.

Entry Requirements

Your role and experience should broadly assist individuals and/or organisations before or during career transitions to develop long and short-term career strategies.
You need to demonstrate your motivation and commitment to achieving this qualification. If you are working with young people or vulnerable adults you will be required to hold DBS clearance.
Must be living and working in England.
It is favourable (but not essential) that applicants hold a level 2 (GCSE A to C / 9 to 4) in English and Maths.

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