- Entry Requirements
Apprentices must hold recognised qualifications in English and Mathematics prior to commencement on the programme. These include Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications or GCSEs at Grade C or above or grades 4 - 9.
- What will I learn?
This programme is for learners who are employed within the health and social care sectors, such as community support, care workers, outreach workers, domiciliary care workers and personal assistants. The Diploma is a work-based qualification which covers the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a broad range of health and social care settings. It is flexible to suit all fields of adult health and social care.
- Additional Information All apprentices must be employed in a relevant area to their apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are mostly delivered in the workplace. Some qualifications involve classroom delivery and this can take place at College or on employer premises. The College offers a range of day release, block release and 1:1 tuition options to suit the needs of employers and Apprentices alike. Your assessor, who will support you through your apprenticeship, will visit you in the workplace every 4 – 6 weeks. Once you have completed your online application you will receive an invite to interview. Once you have received an offer you will be invited to attend an induction session at the College which will be followed up with a visit with your employer. When your enrolment has been completed, your delivery and assessment can commence.
- Progression
After a period of working and gaining experience, you may be able to work towards an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate post or, providing you meet the entry requirements, apply to university to become a registered healthcare practitioner.
- How am I assessed?
Apprentices will be supported in the workplace and online via Zoom by a qualified and competent assessor/trainer. All students must complete 20% off-the-job training through a range of learning methods including college sessions. You will be assessed by written assignments, completing a small scale project and an End Point Assessment which will include a multiple choice test, a presentation and professional discussion.
Level 3 Lead Adult Worker Apprenticeship
An advanced apprenticeship is the level above intermediate apprenticeships. Advanced apprentices study towards a nationally certified qualification, while they work on a full-time basis for an employer.
If you complete an advanced apprenticeship, you will receive on the job training for a specific role within a company or industry, and develop practical work skills.
Course Information
- Course Type Apprenticeships
- Study Mode Work Based
- Course Code WST3ADCA
- Start Flexible
- Length 78 weeks
- Level Level 3
- Campus
Aylesbury
