Advanced Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care for NHS 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 achieve:

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 C

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) – unless exempt

City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics (QCF) – unless exempt

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Course Length: Approximately 18 months Entry Requirements:

Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, whether they have just left school or have been working for years. Applicants need to be; legally permitted to work in the EU, employed in a relevant job role and not taking part in full-time education. 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. To start the Advanced Apprenticeship programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship. This course is aimed at those in a supervisory role although this is not essential.

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:

Assessments are carried out via the workplace

Career Progression:

Foundation degree or management

Costs:

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: employerpartnerships@ccn.ac.uk.

If you are interested in Apprenticeships, go to the Apprenticeship Vacancies (AV) website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

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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