Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship
A practical first step into procurement, ideal if you’re new to the function or work in a related field. You’ll join our CIPS Level 3 course for the knowledge element and gain the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate, with your own skills coach from start to finish.
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Up to 18 Months
Including assessment
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CIPS Level 3
Advanced Certificate included
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£6,000
From the levy fund, or from £300 for smaller employers
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Online Classes
Weekly live lessons
Who is the Level 3 procurement apprenticeship for?
New to procurement, and wanting a solid foundation
In low-risk or routine purchasing roles, and ready to manage more complex work
Moving into procurement or supply chain, and wanting to make the transition smoothly
Less confident with studying: if getting qualified feels daunting, this is a gentle starting point
Why should I do a Level 3 Procurement Qualification?
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CIPS Level 3 Qualification
All the resources, support and great tutors of our CIPS Level 3 course are part of your apprenticeship.
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Your own Skills Coach
You’ll have your own experienced skills coach from start to finish. All our coaches know CIPS inside out and will help you the whole way through.
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End Point Assessment Mentor
Extra support from an end-point assessment mentor to get you ready for the final stage and guide you over the finish line.
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Use the Government Levy
Get qualified without breaking the bank. Eligible employers can fund the whole programme through apprenticeship funding.
Level 3 procurement apprenticeship: the details
How long is the Level 3 procurement apprenticeship?
Up to 18 months: 12 months of learning, then the gateway and end-point assessment.
Programme Overview
Delivered online with weekly live lessons
Includes the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
One-to-one coaching with an experienced skills coach
Profex textbooks and full access to ABA online resources
Costs and funding
Apprenticeship cost: £6,000. Employers who pay the apprenticeship levy can use their levy funds to cover the full cost. Employers with an annual pay bill under £3 million usually contribute just 5% (£300), and the government pays the rest.
Your apprenticeship timeline
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Knowledge: Months 1 - 12
Build your core knowledge in order to apply theory directly to your role.
Core areas:
Procurement and Supply Environments
Ethical Procurement and Supply
Contract Admin
Team Dynamics and Change
Socially Responsible Procurement
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Gateway: Month 13
To complete the Knowledge element of the apprenticeship, you’ll need to have:
Completed CIPS Level 3
Completed Portfolio of Evidence
Plan for End Point Assessment Project agreed
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Apprenticeship Assessment: Month 14+
The assessment is to demonstrate your competence across everything you’ve learned.
60 minute interview supported with your portfolio of evidence
Work Based Project (3000 words)
15 minute presentation with questions
Level 3 procurement apprenticeship: your questions answered
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Up to 18 months: 12 months of learning, then the gateway and end-point assessment.
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£6,000. Levy-paying employers can fund it in full from their levy account, and smaller employers usually pay just 5% (£300).
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Yes. It includes the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.
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The end-point assessment shows your competence across everything you’ve learned. It has three parts: a 60-minute interview supported by your portfolio of evidence, a 3,000-word work-based project, and a 15-minute presentation with questions.
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Apprentices can be any age from 16 upwards. Despite the name, apprenticeships aren’t just for people new to the sector, and we have apprentices of all ages and career stages.
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Yes. Apprenticeships are no longer just for entry-level employees. They’re designed to build quality skills and knowledge for both existing and new staff.
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Yes. If your organisation’s annual pay bill is over £3 million, you pay the levy and can use those funds to cover the full cost. If it’s under £3 million, you usually contribute just 5% of the cost, and the government pays the rest.
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Apprentices spend 6 hours of their working week on off-the-job learning. That doesn’t mean being away from work. It’s time spent on anything outside your usual day-to-day role that builds your skills, such as studying, projects, shadowing colleagues or attending meetings.
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Get in touch on 01603 251754 or at training@abaprocurement.com. We’ll have a chat to make sure you’re choosing the right level, then you complete some forms with your line manager, and then it’s on to studying.
Ready to start? Talk to us
Not sure if Level 3 is right for you, or how funding works for your organisation? We’re happy to talk it through.
Call: 01603 251754
Email: training@abaprocurement.com