Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care Level 3

Summary:

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. This Apprenticeship framework has been especially designed for care workers in a full range of roles within Health Services.

To achieve the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship learners must achieve 58 credits.

To do this they must achieved:Generic Pathways

• 24 credits from the mandatory units in Group A
• A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits from optional Group B
• At least 15 credits from the optional units in Group

Dementia Pathways

• 24 credits from the mandatory units in Group A
• A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits from the optional units in Group B, but must complete: DEM 201- Understanding the process and experience of dementia.
• At least 15 credits from the optional units in Group C but one of the following must be completed: DEM 204, 209, 210 or 211.
• Adults with Learning Disabilities Pathways

24 credits from the mandatory units in Group A

• A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits from the optional units in Group B but must complete: LD 201 – Understanding the context of supporting and individuals with learning disabilities
• At least 15 credits from the optional units in Group C but one of the following must be completed: LD 202. 203

Mandatory Units:

• Introduction to communication in H&SC or CYP settings
• Introduction to personal development in H&SC or CYP settings
• Introduction to equality and inclusion H&SC or CYP settings
• Introduction to duty of care in H&SC or CYP settings
• Principles of safeguarding and protection in H&SC
• The role of the H&SC worker
• Implement person centred approaches in H&SC
• Contribute to health and safety in H&SC settings
• Handle information in H&SC
• City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Functional Skills English (QCF)
• City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics (QCF)
• – unless exempt– unless exempt
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Course Length: Approximately 18 months Entry Requirements:

Apprentices who took their GCSE’s more than five years ago and did not gain a C grade or above will need to take a literacy and numeracy test. The Learner will also need to be working in a supervisory position.

Core Skills:

This qualification has been especially designed for care workers in a full range of roles within Health Services and develops the skills needed to be an effective employee within a health and social care environment. This course is recommended for employees working within health and social care; who want to gain a qualification through a flexible combination of workshops and assessments in the workplace.

Assessment:

Assessment will be carried out in the workplace by an occupationally competent assessor. You will present your assessor with evidence to demonstrate competency using a variety of evidence gathering methods.

Career Progression:

Career or academic progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work or within the health sector, progression onto a Foundation Degree or higher education.

Costs:

employerpartnerships@ccn.ac.uk.

Training on the Apprenticeships programme is currently funded for apprentices aged 16 - 18 years at the time of enrolment. An employer contribution is required for those aged either 19+ or who have a level 4 or higher qualification.

For more information on recruiting an apprentice or if you would like to train your existing staff please contact our Employer Partnerships Team on Freephone: 0800 328 3616 or Email:

www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

If you are interested in Apprenticeships, go to the Apprenticeship Vacancies (AV) website at

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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