Apprenticeship Overview
A Learning and Development (L&D) Consultant Business Partner is responsible for ensuring L&D enhances performance at individual, team, and organisational levels. They align learning initiatives with the business’s strategic goals and act as change agents, influencing stakeholders and providing recommendations on L&D strategies. Their role may include driving initiatives around sustainability or supporting the UK’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
They often lead L&D aspects of business projects and bring expertise in specific areas, such as technical, vocational, or behavioural disciplines. Their work is strategically aligned with business priorities, focusing on measurable outcomes and return on investment. The role can be generalist or specialised, such as in organisation development, digital learning, or talent management, but always requires a broad knowledge of L&D and a forward-thinking approach.
L&D Consultant Business Partners operate across sectors, working closely with HR teams and supported by L&D administrators or practitioners. They typically report to senior management and may manage teams and budgets, especially in larger organisations.
Level: 5
Typical duration to gateway (excluding EPA period): 18 months.
Maximum funding: £7,000.
Version: 1.0 (ST0563/AP02)
End-point Assessments (EPA): EPA1 Work-based project with professional discussion. EPA2 Presentation with Q&A based on learning journal.
EPA Gateway
In addition to the employer’s confirmation that the apprentice is working at or above the level in the occupational standard, the apprentice must submit the following gateway requirements.
Evidence of English and Mathematics Level 2
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications are an alternative to English qualifications for those who have BSL as their primary language.
Project Plan for EPA1
A project plan outlining the title and scope of the work-based project. It should align with the assessment criteria and knowledge, skills and behaviours listed in the assessment plan for EPA1.
Completion of the Learning Journal
A selection of the best pieces of evidence gathered by an apprentice during their apprenticeship. The evidence should demonstrate how an apprentice has carried out specific work tasks mapped to the assessment criteria and knowledge, skills and behaviours listed in the assessment plan for EPA2.
Learning and Development Practitioner Business Partner EPA
The EPA consists of two end-point assessments.
EPA1 – Work-based project with professional discussion
A 5,000-word work-based project requiring the implementation of a learning and development solution to a real business problem, submitted by the end of month five of the EPA period.
A 75-minute two-way discussion based on the work-based project, which involves both the independent assessor and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation.
EPA2 – Presentation based on learning journal
A presentation based on the learning journal will be presented to an independent assessor, this will be followed by a questioning session; the presentation will take 25 minutes, and the questioning will take 35 minutes.
Grading
Apprentices must pass both EPAs (1 & 2) to successfully complete their apprenticeship. Grades awarded are fail, pass, merit or distinction. Apprentices will receive their grade ten working days after completing their final assessment method.
Links
Link to Apprenticeship Standard
Link to Qualification Specification
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