Level 5, Unit 1 - Developing Professional Practice

I am the same, Rebecca, I have passed Level 3 but seem to be struggling over the format and structure of this one, I don't want the answers, just a template of how it should look.

Do other qualification providers not provide much information in relation to format and structure then?
I was very lucky in that AheadHR provided a template with Learning outcomes and indicative content of what should be covered , although it is 'neither prescriptive or exhaustive' as you would go over the word count! It also appears that you don't always get a reading list either, as I was provided one with key texts and other journals/books etc which may be helpful.
I found the study guides I mentioned previously helpful for me to understand more about what the assignment title is asking for - i.e. clarifies 'Define' 'Evaluate', 'Assess' etc.
I did my CPP (now Level 3) just under 20 years ago so would have thought has changed significantly, but I do recall is quite different to what is expected at Level 5.

Do other qualification providers not provide much information in relation to format and structure then?
I was very lucky in that AheadHR provided a template with Learning outcomes and indicative content of what should be covered , although it is 'neither prescriptive or exhaustive' as you would go over the word count! It also appears that you don't always get a reading list either, as I was provided one with key texts and other journals/books etc which may be helpful.
I found the study guides I mentioned previously helpful for me to understand more about what the assignment title is asking for - i.e. clarifies 'Define' 'Evaluate', 'Assess' etc.
I did my CPP (now Level 3) just under 20 years ago so would have thought has changed significantly, but I do recall is quite different to what is expected at Level 5.

I’ve had it described as being led to the garden gate but I now have to step through and ‘go it alone’. I’m standalone along with a varied skill base and no other helpful colleagues are employed.
No template or reading list although suggestions. Online reading is fine but my company is a charity and would struggle to pay for lengthy text books, so I’m trying to find as much as possible online.
Any help is hugely appreciated
Thank you

Hi Lisa
See my reply to another candidate and again even though Carol is on holiday you can contact me!!

Thank you Maureen... much appreciated

As you can see this forum is only too willing to help and advise etc.
That is the issue I had as well doing Mixed mode learning whereby I had no access to an academic library and was quite shocked about how much the cost of buying new books was (always asking for Amazon vouchers for Christmas etc!). My county library service did have some books which were useful to borrow, but were often rather out of date (like over 10 years old!).
I was lucky in that I work in a large team and a number of them had studied (albeit Level 7) so could borrow text books from them. Otherwise always worth an ask to see if anyone is selling them 2nd hand on the forum (I did manage to get 2 Level 7 books that way but struggled getting hold of Level 5 ones).
I also found the online CIPD fact sheets, Journal articles etc very useful

Hi Clare
Amazon sell used books and you could go for an earlier edition.
I have also heard of people ordering the books from their local library as you have said. Many of the basic principles in HR have not changed so I would not be too worried about the age of the books!
In fact, I am often amazed how little things have changed and it is interesting to note that many do not even realise that some principles go way back!!
Also remember that the L5 qualification started in 2010 so is still relatively new....

Yes that's exactly what I did - went to Amazon for older editions for a fraction of the price. Even though principles may not always changes that much, I did think though that my 20 year old core text for my Certificate in Personnel Practice (now equivalent to Level 3) might be a bit out of date!
True - I did find getting hold of Level 3 and 7 books easier than Level 5.

Dear Maureen, may I ask an advice...I am struggling to see whether I am on the right path here, just started the Level 5, DVP & CHR. Started writing the DVP assesment, went through some sources, but not sure am I evaluating enough, using the right examples etc...I would like to know it now, not to get a referral and find out only then. Many thx for any input from Your side.