Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioners are found across all sectors and industries. Acting as the social conscience of an organisation, they help develop, deliver and embed corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies.
The role involves influencing stakeholders, managing projects and campaigns, supporting reporting and data management and ensuring responsible practices are embedded in everyday operations.
This is a versatile standard that will enable organisations to bring together their CR&S strategy together and champion the way in environmental and social impact.
Key highlights of this standard include:
- Drives Social and Environmental Impact
- Boosts Brand Reputation and Trust
- Enhances Workforce Skills and Diversity
- Supports Business Resilience and Innovation
- Cost-Effective Talent Development
- Aligns with National and Global Sustainability Goals
Royal apprenticeships
This standard is one of the Green apprenticeships, handpicked by industry experts to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Download the Specification
DownloadPrice and reassessment
Maximum funding: £14,000
Full EPA fee: £1,650
Reassessment:
- Work based project followed by a report and apresentation with Q&A: Remote: £300 | Face to Face: £350
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence: Remote: £300 | Face to Face: £350
Gateway requirements
Before the apprentice can enter the EPA Gateway process, the following evidence is required:
- Gateway Declaration and Authentication Statement (this must be signed using an e-signature via a document signing service, such as DocuSign, or a wet signature)
- Reasonable Adjustments Request Form, if applicable (this must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the EPA Gateway submission)
- Portfolio of Evidence (for Assessment method 1)
- The project title, brief summary and terms of reference (for Assessment method 2).
If the apprentice is aged 16-18 years, they must have achieved English and Maths qualifications to at least Level 2. If the apprentice is aged 19+ when they begin their apprenticeship, the requirement for the attainment of these qualifications is optional (effective from 11th February 2025). Employers may choose whether these qualifications are necessary, and further details regarding funding can be found in the latest funding rules.
Assessment methods
The assessment methods for the Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship consist of the following:
- Assessment method 1: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
- The apprentice will take part in a 60-minute professional discussion led by an independent assessor. This will focus on the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for the standard, with the apprentice using their portfolio to support their answers. The assessor will review the portfolio beforehand and ask at least ten questions to assess competence.
- Assessment method 2: Work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with questions and answers
- The work-based project requires the apprentice to complete a real work-based project that demonstrates how they apply the required knowledge, skills and behaviours. They will produce a written report that explains the project’s purpose, actions, outcomes and impact. The apprentice will then present their work to an independent assessor, who will ask questions to confirm the apprentice’s understanding, decision-making, and contribution to the project.
See the specification document for full details.
“Our experience with Gateway Qualifications has been highly positive. The proactive approach taken by the EPA Operations Manager to review our apprenticeship delivery and provide clear, constructive recommendations ensured our learners are thoroughly prepared for End-point Assessment. The feedback was shared at precisely the right time and has been fully embedded into the programme design. This kind of collaborative support is rare and demonstrates a real commitment to quality and learner success.”
Martin Craven, Head of Curriculum, Copa Training
The Sustainability Academy
Gateway Qualifications has partnered with The Sustainability Academy to support the delivery and assessment of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (ST0934) apprenticeship, bringing together Gateway Qualifications’ expertise as an End-point Assessment Organisation with The Sustainability Academy’s specialist sustainability knowledge and sector insight.
As part of our collaboration with The Sustainability Academy, all apprentices registered with us for EPA will have the opportunity to undertake a short online course – The Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals.
The course brings together key information on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing apprentices with insights into global sustainability efforts and how they relate to their own learning, development, and employment.
