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CIPD Level 7 - failed essays and ADHD diagnosis

Daniel

Hi all,

First time poster, long time reader :)

I have been studying my CIPD Level 7 HR for almost a year now. I joined my organisation through a graduate scheme and have no prior experience in HR.

I've really been enjoying the course and complete all the reading and seminar work. At the end of last year we had our first two written assignments. While I found them a challenge, I gave them both my all and was confident in passing.

Sadly, I (badly) failed both and am now re-submitting them. I was the only member of my class that failed.This was a huge knock to my confidence - so bad, in fact, I went for a learning difficulty assessment and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD aged 25!

I'm concerned that due to my late diagnosis and two prior failed assessments that I am just not cut out for level 7. I have three questions I was hoping I could get some advice on;

1) What would happen if I failed these two assignments a second time?
2) What support could I get for my learning re. my ADHD diagnosis?
3) Is there any precedent around being moved down from a Level 7 to a Level 5?

I have contacted my tutors and MOL about the above and have received very little help - I was offered a laptop during future exams (which I doubt will be helpful) and was told (in a round about way) that if I fail then that is the limit of my ability and nothing more can be done. I feel very isolated and worried - I am concerned that I will be asked to leave my graduate scheme if I fail my CIPD.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Hi Daniel.

    As an ex-teacher I do have to ask who advised you to go straight in at a level 7 given that you have no experience in HR. It is they who have set you up for failure - it is not you. What was your first degree in? Is it related at all?

    Level 7 is equivalent to a Masters’ level. Whatever the subject, it requires specialised, pre-existing knowledge in order to succeed. Additionally, the CIPD courses require a corresponding level of practical HR experience.

    I would approach your provider and ask to be transferred to a level 5 course. This is equivalent to an undergraduate level and as such has a far wider ranging and more general study-base, which is of more use in your day-to-day work. The credits you’ve earned so far should be transferable. I have an MBA and was offered the chance to do a Level 7, but deliberately chose to do a 5 instead for just that reason.

    Regarding the ADHD, ignore the label. You have reached your ¼ century without this tag, you don’t need it now. You have already succeeded in your own right.
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  • Hi Daniel.

    As an ex-teacher I do have to ask who advised you to go straight in at a level 7 given that you have no experience in HR. It is they who have set you up for failure - it is not you. What was your first degree in? Is it related at all?

    Level 7 is equivalent to a Masters’ level. Whatever the subject, it requires specialised, pre-existing knowledge in order to succeed. Additionally, the CIPD courses require a corresponding level of practical HR experience.

    I would approach your provider and ask to be transferred to a level 5 course. This is equivalent to an undergraduate level and as such has a far wider ranging and more general study-base, which is of more use in your day-to-day work. The credits you’ve earned so far should be transferable. I have an MBA and was offered the chance to do a Level 7, but deliberately chose to do a 5 instead for just that reason.

    Regarding the ADHD, ignore the label. You have reached your ¼ century without this tag, you don’t need it now. You have already succeeded in your own right.
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  • in reply to Teresa

    Hi Teresa, thank you so much for writing back. I was enrolled onto the CIPD when I joined my company's graduate scheme - at the time not a lot of information was given about this and we were definitely not asked for any input as to what level we were to be entered for. In fact, looking back now I did think it odd at the time that the graduate lead was sitting a level 5 while I was on a level 7!

    From your experience, is it definitely uncommon for a non-HR graduate to be put onto a level 7 CIPD with no prior experience?

    I will most definitely ask to be transferred to a level 5 course and will write back with any updates.

  • in reply to Daniel
    Sorry forgot to add - my previous degree was in English Literature from 2014.
  • in reply to Daniel
    Level 7 ought to be possible if you have good work experience and a sypmpathetic College.
    If you are trying to do it remotely or with a bad College then I can understand why you have got so far without proper support.
    I had a student with ADHA and dyslexia two years ago. He was a challenge but we got him through