Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• In order to enrol onto an Apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the Apprenticeship qualification.

Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs in English and Maths should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, they will be offered a conditional place on the Apprenticeship course, subject to them meeting the entry requirements for Maths and English.
If a potential apprentice does not currently meet these requirements, they will need to attend additional Functional Skills English and Maths sessions.

Learning Outcomes

For the full Apprenticeship, learners will complete:

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if not exempt)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths (if not exempt)

Apprentices must achieve a GDC approved Licence to Practice qualification in Dental Nursing.

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

Unless you are exempt, you will need to complete Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills before your final End Point Assessment.

At the end of the Apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment which will comprise of:

• Portfolio of evidence required for Level 3 Diploma to be completed in advance of the End Point Assessment
• Apprentices must achieve a GDC approved Licence to Practice qualification in Dental Nursing, in advance of the End Point Assessment
• Project 2,000 - 3,000 words (75% of total grade)
• Interview (25% of total grade)

Apprentices must pass both sections to be deemed competent

Progression

Progression onto a Higher Apprenticeship or a higher level of study or employment.

Career Progression

On completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse.

Fees

For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £300

For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £300.

A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £6000.

Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.

To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk