Career Development Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship
Career Development Professionals are typically found in educational settings, training organisations, careers and employment services and human resource/learning and development departments in both the public and the private sector.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to assist individuals and/or organisations before or during career transitions to develop long and short-term career strategies. Transitions could include from learning to work, returning to the labour market, returning to learning, sector/organisation/management change, redundancy, and pre-retirement choices.
They are responsible for making professional judgements in the best interest of the client whilst adhering to the ethical practice required by the organisation or profession and acting in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation.
DURATION
24 Months
LEVEL
Level 6
WHAT YOU GET
- Full Level 6 Apprenticeship qualification
- OCR NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development
COST
Fully funded for levy paying employers or a 5% contribution for SME’s (£450)
QUALIFICATION 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
You should have sector-specific experience and be in a suitable job role to undertake this apprenticeship. Your role and experience should consist of broadly assisting individuals and/or organisations before or during career transitions to develop long and short term career strategies.
It is favourable (but not essential) that applicants hold a level 2 (GCSE A to C / 9 to 4) in English and Maths.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for helping individuals assess their own strengths, values, beliefs, and situation and connect them meaningfully to the labour market and the education system. 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.
Core Apprenticeship:
Sector specific subjects delivered in monthly virtual learning sessions .
Employer reviews
On progress of qualification months 3,6,9,12,15,18,21 and 24
Off-the-job-training Hours
At Call of the Wild we have a unique take on OTJ hours. We base our strategy on teaching Apprentices reflective practice using experiential learning techniques. This cuts down the need for weeks of written set work which other providers insist on and increases the skills and performance of the Apprentice on a weekly basis
BENEFITS
- Top Rated Level 6 OCR NVQ Diploma
- Career-related qualification approved by the Career Development Institute
- Gives eligibility to the Register of Career Development Professionals.
- Improve your work performance through developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours
- Opportunity for career progression
WHY CHOOSE CALL OF THE WILD
- Delivering qualification for over 5 years
- Our learners have a 95% success rate with NVQ Diploma
- A wealth of experience with over 20 years in the field
- We can be flexible to suit your availability – Training and assessments online at a time to suit you
- We believe that learning should be individual to every person so we can offer a fully bespoke learning programme
- You’re not just another anonymous learner but an individual who we build relationships with
REVIEWS
The apprenticeship has very much helped me to understand the challenges I have faced throughout my own career and how I have transitioned. It has helped me to understand why things have changed and educated me as to how these transitions happen. Apprentice, 2025
My assessor has been really supportive, and I feel confident to approach with questions and queries. I am comfortable in being honest when I need more guidance on a piece of work. My assessor has made my learning journey so much more easier. Apprentice, 2025
My apprentice has been engaged and enthusiastic about the course. She has has talked to me about careers legislation and now understands how the career development plan at our establishment adheres to the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI ethos. Line Manager, Sixth Form, Hammersmith, July 2024
My apprentice has got a good relationship with yourselves and seems to move along at a steady pace. Call of the Wild has always been helpful and clear. Line Manager, Charity, London, July 2024
