Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care for NHS Level 2

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. For the full Apprenticeship, learners will complete: Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF), Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) and Functional or Key Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt). Learners will complete a minimum of 280 guided learning hours, of which 30% (or 100 hours, whichever is greater) must be off-the-job during the first 12 months.

Course Length: Approximately 12 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.

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:

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace with underpinning knowledge delivered in college or on the job as required. Assessment is via a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, practical assessments and projects.

Career Progression:

Career or academic progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work or within the health sector, progression onto an Advanced Apprenticeship or higher education.

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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