Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard

Entry Requirements

• Employers may select apprentices with prior experience as a Support Worker.
• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English preferred.
• The apprentice must meet the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate. The Care Certificate is a gateway requirement and can be delivered by the employer or by CCN.
• 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.

Learning Outcomes

Role and occupations available can include Senior Healthcare Support Worker / Senior Healthcare Assistant / Maternity Support Worker / Theatre Support Worker / Mental Health Support Worker / Children and Young People Support Worker / Therapy Support Worker / Rehabilitation Assistant / Enablement worker.

For the full Apprenticeship, learners will complete:

• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths

SHCSW Apprentices will complete the core skills, behaviours, and knowledge units, whilst specialising in one of the following options:

1. Adult Nursing Support
2. Maternity Support
3. Theatre Support
4. Mental Health Support
5. Children and Young People Support
6. Allied Health Profession – Therapy Support

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.

If not already achieved, you will need to complete Level 2 Maths and English before End Point Assessment.

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

• Multiple choice test and short answer test– Covering knowledge and skills gained throughout the Apprenticeship (60 minutes, 30 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions)
• An observation of practice – Apprentices are observed for at least 90 minutes during the course of their normal work day. They must meet the core skills and behaviour requirements.
• Learning journal and interview – This will include at least 3 reflective accounts by the Apprentice. The final interview enables the apprentice to showcase their knowledge, skills and behaviours (30-45 minutes).

Progression

Following completion of the Apprenticeship programme and a period of working and gaining experience, apprentices may be able to work towards an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate post. Apprentices who meet the entry requirements could also progress onto university to become a registered Healthcare Practitioner.

Career Progression

Career progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work.

Fees

March 2023, Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, the payroll of the employer and the number of employees. Course fees are paid by the employer and not the apprentice. Employers who take on an apprentice aged between 16-18 years old, or with an Educational Health Care Plan, will receive an Incentive Payment to help cover their costs. To discuss Apprenticeship course fees, employers should contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk. For more information on recruiting an apprentice or if you would like to train your existing staff please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

September 2023, Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, the payroll of the employer and the number of employees. Course fees are paid by the employer and not the apprentice. Employers who take on an apprentice aged between 16-18 years old, or with an Educational Health Care Plan, will receive an Incentive Payment to help cover their costs. To discuss Apprenticeship course fees, employers should contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk. For more information on recruiting an apprentice or if you would like to train your existing staff please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.