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The Framework aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to become competent in supporting Health Professionals to provide Clinical Healthcare. Healthcare support workers provide vital assistance in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients in a variety of Healthcare settings.

There are two levels of apprenticeship with set entry requirements.

What are the entry requirements?

Apprentice Level 2
A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A - E, an NVQ Level 1, Diploma Level 1 or equivalent qualification.

Advanced Apprentice Level 3
An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or other equivalent qualification.

How will I learn?

Your Apprenticeship framework is made up of practical workbased training (with your employer). This training supports the theory and knowledge and general skill qualifications in mathematics, English, IT and personal development which you gain at college (either one day a week or on a block of study).

What subjects will I study?

Apprentice – Level 2
This qualification will give you the starting point from which to specialise in your chosen pathway. Training may include:
Assisting with patients overall wellbeing, assisting Healthcare Professionals with clinical tasks, monitoring patients temperature, pulse, respiration’s and weight, assisting patients to mobilise and helping with personal care.

Advanced Apprentice – Level 3
At this level you will be taking more responsibility in the workplace and may be supervising others. Training may include: the above activities plus: Supervising team members and carrying out a range of delegated clinical tasks.

Functional Skills
Functional Skills form part of your course. They help you to improve your English and maths and to gain a qualification at either Level 1 (D-G at GCSE) or Level 2 (A-C at GCSE).

Functional Skills support your main course as well as developing essential skills that you will need in the workplace and life in general. They are taught by specialists and meet your individual needs.

How will I be assessed?

The apprenticeship is assessed on practical aptitude, a portfolio of work and external assessment. The technical certificate is assessed in your lessons through assignments set by your tutors. Functional Skills is assessed by examination and a portfolio of evidence.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Employment in the industry. For those qualified to the Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) you may be able to progress on to university.

How long is the course?

They usually take from one to three years to complete.