Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant

This apprenticeship is designed for employees who have recently commenced work within a procurement and supply chain function or for those who want to develop their confidence and competence in this area. This programme includes the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations. It is available to employees of all ages who work in England.

Apprentices on Level 3, follow the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate over 18 months as the on-programme element. There are no formal entry requirements but we’d expect learners to have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE equivalent) or they will also need to complete Functional Skills Assessment at Level 2.

Knowledge training:

• Procurement & supply environments
• Ethical procurement & supply
• Contract administration
• Team dynamics & change
• Socially responsible procurement

Competence Training and Assessment:

For their End Point Assessment Apprentices will complete a project report based around an appropriate process or problem within the workplace and give a 10-minute presentation followed by questions in a panel interview.