Ireland

Recruitment Practice - Apprenticeship

Course code: —
Level: Level 8
Award: Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: 3 years. 1 day a week attending classes (in-person and virtually) to include:: 6 face-to-face teaching days per academic year 12 virtual classroom days and 2 virtual learning environment days Virtual classroom & virtual learning environment days may be on the employer premises away from the desk/work duties or at another location at the employer’s discretion. The apprentice will have the support of their NCI Academic Advisor and their Workplace Mentor.

Programme summary

The new BA (Honours) in Recruitment Practice is a three-year apprenticeship degree created in partnership with the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF). This recruitment apprenticeship programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and there are no other Level 8 degree programmes in recruitment or qualifications in recruitment that are on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements are A grade H5 and above in two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in Mathematics. Holders of a QQI level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) can apply for entry onto the programme. Learners for whom English is not a first language must demonstrate proficiency in English with CEF B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or recognised equivalent. Current employees with relevant experience and qualifications (e.g. ERF Programme in Recruitment Practice). Applications from candidates who are not current employees or do not have the academic requirements outlined above may apply using an application for Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL). Aged 18 or over. For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements. Before enrolment on the apprenticeship programme, all apprentices must: Be successful in an industry interview with a participating recruitment industry employer; SOLAS apprentice approval.

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