COACHING PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP
Level 5
Course Level
Level 5
Duration
14 months plus 3 months for EPA
Entry
October, January (flexible)
90% of apprentices will remain in employment after completing their apprenticeship programme
83% of apprentices say their apprenticeship has improved their career prospects
Are you passionate about empowering people to achieve their best? Coaching professionals work with a wide range of individuals and teams to help enhance their performance, build their self-belief and awareness, and equip them to collaborate and innovate better.
The coaching professional apprenticeship is a practical learning experience which supports individuals in developing skills such as building relationships and setting goals with coachees. Apprentices on this programme will develop a coaching tool bag to support those they will work with to reach their full potential.
Coaching professionals are found in private, public, and third-sector national and multinational organisations operating within fields ranging from business, finance, and retail to health, engineering, manufacturing, technology, construction, education, and leisure. The apprenticeship will help you develop the essential skills and knowledge through theoretical training and on-the-job application, all while gaining a Level 5 qualification to boost your career prospects.
Why choose this apprenticeship?
- BOOST YOUR SKILLS – By completing a coaching apprenticeship, leaders will be able to have meaningful conversations to support the development of teams and individuals
- PRACTICAL SKILLS – Put your training into practice in the workplace alongside your studies and gain vital hands-on experience
- EARN A WAGE – Apprentices are classed as employees, which means getting paid while gaining valuable work experience. You'll be learning while applying new skills in a real working environment
- AWARD WINNING UNIVERSITY - Study at the highest ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Our facilities
Our learning spaces at University College Birmingham ensure you have the right environments to build your knowledge, from lecture theatres to interactive group working spaces and extensive library resources.
Our £44 million Moss House campus includes an exhibition space to showcase your work to assessors and prospective employers, as well as our Enterprise Hive service which helps budding entrepreneurs with start-ups
Our campus buildings feature lecture theatres equipped with the latest technology, as well as comfortable tutorial and seminar rooms and private meeting rooms
Key information
Entry requirements
Apprentices on this programme must have a minimum of a Level 2 in maths and English. We can guide you through your Level 2 functional skills in maths and English if you do not have them already. An initial assessment will be completed as part of your enrolment.
All apprentices must be employed full-time and their employer must be willing to support them through the apprenticeship.
How to apply
To apply you must already be employed, and your employer must agree to you completing this apprenticeship. Once this agreement is in place please contact apprenticeships@ucb.ac.uk who will guide you and your employer through the process.
Please do not apply directly to the university for this apprenticeship. If you have an enquiry, please reach out to our team.
Teaching and assessment
We use a wide range of assessment strategies to support all styles of learning including:
- written assignments
- practical observations and projects.
On completion of the apprenticeship, all learners will undertake an end-point assessment which is comprised of an observation, a test and an interview supported by a portfolio of work. The end-point assessment takes place with an independent organisation. On completion, they will advise you of your grade.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Fees
As an apprentice, you won’t need to pay tuition fees. Both your employer and the government will cover these costs for you. This extends to degree apprenticeships as well, allowing you to gain valuable work experience and academic qualifications without tuition expenses.
You may be eligible for the Learner Support Fund, which assists college students with course-related costs such as essential uniform, equipment and travel. For more information, please visit our Financial Support for College Students page.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my time working towards my Level 5 Coaching Professional apprenticeship. The staff are supportive and approachable, helping me rediscover my love for learning. The campus is welcoming and well-equipped, and the apprenticeship content aligns really well with my role, allowing me to grow both professionally and personally. The mix of theory and practical experience has expanded my skills more than I expected. I'm so glad I embarked on this journey and I highly recommend it.
