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Level 3 Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship standard: Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship

Establish yourself as an emerging talent in the world of compliance and risk. With learning that makes an immediate impact, bring a fresh perspective to solve tough challenges and take the lead working with key stakeholders while demonstrating high-level expertise. 

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Apprenticeship Overview

Go from new starter to vital team member with training that makes an impact from day one. You’ll start your career with strong foundations in compliance and risk, learning what you need to know about the regulations and processes you’ll need to perform your role. 

Applying learning to your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll stay up to date with key regulatory and legislative changes while actively supporting your organisation’s compliance. You’ll develop the skills to identify and analyse risk and compliance issues within your business, enhancing essential functions with new cutting-edge knowledge. 

With expert tutors backing you up, you’ll have the confidence to confront challenges facing your organisation. Taking a new approach to analysis, you’ll handle data like a pro, using management information and reports to find innovative solutions. With a range of new knowledge and skills, you’ll elevate your role and stand out. 

Depending on your level of experience, as part of the programme you can choose to take the International Compliance Association (ICA) Certificate or Advanced Certificate. 

Who is the programme for?

Designed for those looking to get a head start in the world of compliance and risk. 

This apprenticeship is ideal for: 

  • Compliance officers 

  • Risk officers 

  • Financial crime officers 

Where will the programme take you?

Stand out as a capable compliance and risk officer. Bringing solutions to tough challenges, you’ll make an immediate impact in your role, taking on new responsibilities and opening up your career opportunities. 

Once you’ve completed the programme you’ll be eligible to take your training further and progress onto the Level 6 Senior Compliance and Risk Specialist Apprenticeship. On this programme you’ll establish yourself as a subject expert and learn how to perform in a senior role. 

Who's eligible?

Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes:   

  • A minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths   

OR    

  • Relevant work experience   

To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role.   

Apprenticeship information

Duration
17 months
Start Dates
January, April and October
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online live teaching and performance coaching, guided self-study, and work based projects
Cost
£11,000levy funded
Free for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
Compliance and Risk Officer

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Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

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