Level 3 procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Reference: ST0810

CIPS Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship

Level 3 procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship

Who is the Level 3 apprenticeship programme for?

This apprenticeship is designed for students who work within a procurement and supply chain function and want to develop their confidence and competence.

Programme Duration

18 months.

Programme Overview

  • This programme is delivered online with weekly lessons

  • Includes the CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

  • Students receive one-to-one coaching with an experienced coach

  • Students receive Profex Reference Texts and have full access to ABA online resources

What will you learn?

  • Procurement & supply environments

  • Ethical procurement & supply

  • Contract administration

  • Team dynamics & change

  • Socially responsible procurement

Costs and funding

Apprenticeship cost: £6000

Employers paying the apprenticeship levy can use their funds to pay for this programme. Smaller organisations with an annual payroll bill of less than £3 million per year, will need to contribute 5% towards the cost of this programme. The rest will be paid for by the UK government.

  • Apprentices are 16+, but don’t be fooled by the name! It’s not just a course for people new into the sector; we have apprentices of all ages studying with us.

  • Yes. If you have a turn over of £3M+ then the training funds are covered by your digital account. If your turnover is under this then you will still only be required to contribute to 10% of the training fees.

  • Yes. Apprenticeships have changed and are no longer for entry level employees - they emphasize quality, knowledge, and practical skills for both existing and new staff.

  • Apprentices must to spend 20% of their time ‘off-the-job’, but this doesn’t mean they have to away from work. Apprentices are simply required to be doing something which is not considered part of their usual role. This includes helping with projects, learning from others, and attending meetings. Their CIPS Diploma study also contributes heavily to this 20%.

  • Simply contact us, and we’ll start the process.