Now is a great time to think about taking an apprenticeship. There are more opportunities than ever for those looking to work in care. If you want to work with the elderly, people who are disabled or those with learning disabilities, apprenticeships in this area can lead to secure employment upon completion.
As an apprentice you are paid as you learn. You will go through a structured training programme that teaches all aspects of caring for people who need help in their every day life - working alongside experienced staff to learn the skills you need.
Our Centres can offer apprenticeships to anyone who is over 16, living in England and not in full-time education.
As part of the apprentice programme you will take the qualifications shown below.
Level 2: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social
Care (England)
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care
or Children and Young People's Settings (QCF)
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF)*
Level 1 English and Mathematics Functional Skills
Level 3: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care
(England)
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care
or Children and Young People's Settings (QCF)
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF)*
Level 2 English and Mathematics Functional Skills
Level 5: Higher Level Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and
Management (England)**
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and
Young People's Services (England) (QCF)
Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or
Children and Young People's Settings (QCF)
Level 2 English, Mathematics and ICT Functional Skills
* The Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is only required for those taking the Adult Social Care pathway of the apprenticeship
**Only the three Adult Social Care Pathways of the Level 5 Diploma can be used in the Higher Level Apprenticeship
For more information on health and social care apprenticeships go to:
http://maframeworks.lsc.gov.uk/Types-of-Apprenticeships/Health-Public-Services-and-Care/Health-and-Social-Care.aspx