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| Apprenticeship | Assistant Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Training Provider | University of Lancashire |
| Location | Blended, Face-to-face, Hybrid, Online |
Assistant Practitioner (Level 5)
Assistant Practitioners work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. Assistant Practitioners work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health (e.g. anatomy and physiology). Assistant Practitioner is a job title applied to a very wide variety of roles that have been developed locally by employers to meet individual service need.
Duration
24 months
24 months
Most Suitable For
Healthcare Support Workers. Other roles and experience will be considered on an individual basis
Healthcare Support Workers. Other roles and experience will be considered on an individual basis
Award
Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship award and Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner.
Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship award and Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner.
Programme Cost
£14,000.
The apprenticeship tuition fee is paid using employer levy. Levy Paying Employers and Non-Levy Paying Employers, please read the DAS and Tuition steps within our Apprenticeships Process – Employer Guide for more information and instructions.
Additional Funding
- If apprentice is under the age of 25, Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance. Full details and criteria are found here.
- For apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2026, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old (or 15 years of age if the apprentice’s 16th birthday is between the last Friday of June and 31 August); or aged between 19 and 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been, or are, in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the relevant DfE Funding Rules.
- Some Councils are providing incentive payments to local small employers who recruit and employ young apprentices. To find out more, including eligibility and how to apply for an incentive, please visit Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub (details within the GRANT presentation)
- Lancashire County Council incentive is £3,000 for 100 Lancashire employers
- Chorley Council incentive is £1,500 for Chorley employers
- Fylde Borough Council incentive is £5,000 for Fylde employers recruiting a new apprentice who is a Fylde resident.
Start Date
Usually September and March
Usually September and March
Teaching Delivery
Choose from; all face-to-face, all online, or a combination of both. Preston is the main campus. Depending on application numbers, delivery from Burnley and Westlakes may also become options.
Choose from; all face-to-face, all online, or a combination of both. Preston is the main campus. Depending on application numbers, delivery from Burnley and Westlakes may also become options.
Key Learning Requirements
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), which are detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. These are achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching: Usually 1 day a week teaching, plus online resources and tasks, and time for learner to research and write assignments/reflections. This is a hybrid delivery so you can choose from; all face-to-face, all online or a combination of both.
2) Independent study: such as assignment research and write up.
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with mentor, relevant training sessions. UCLan do not require external placements to be completed, although such exposure is highly encouraged.
Modules
This programme enables employer and learner to choose some of the modules. This includes profession specific modules in Nursing, IAPT, OT, Stroke/Neuro (Physio and Dietetics modules are currently in development). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials. For September 2024 and March 2025 cohorts, the options on profession pathway modules to choose will differ per cohort. Please refer to the course presentation within the resources section for overview and contact the university if you have any queries about the module options.
This programme enables employer and learner to choose some of the modules. This includes profession specific modules in Nursing, IAPT, OT, Stroke/Neuro (Physio and Dietetics modules are currently in development). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials. For September 2024 and March 2025 cohorts, the options on profession pathway modules to choose will differ per cohort. Please refer to the course presentation within the resources section for overview and contact the university if you have any queries about the module options.
Placements
This programme does not require external placements to be completed, although varied experiences are beneficial.
This programme does not require external placements to be completed, although varied experiences are beneficial.
Assessments
assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations, work-based learning modules and End Point Assessment.
assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations, work-based learning modules and End Point Assessment.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed 30 hours or more per week for the duration of the apprenticeship
It is preferred that candidates can evidence all of the following at application stage;
• Certificate/s to evidence both Maths and English at either GCSE C/4 or higher, Functional Skills Level 2 from an Ofqual approved examining organisation, or acceptable alternative (List of acceptable options here)
• Level 3 study (or sufficient practical experience will be considered on an individual basis)
• Care Certificate (can be achieved on the programme if do not already have)
• Plus recent Enhanced DBS (Employer’s responsibility)
Full requirements and details are found on the course webpage/information.
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Ensure Learner has the support and opportunities to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship.
• A Registered Practitioner to mentor the apprentice. This will include; supporting the learner to achieve competencies and 1-2 hours a week completing sign off duties and catch-ups with the learner to ensure they are on track. The mentor will attend tripartite review meetings on behalf of the employer (these take place usually every 12 weeks between the university, employer and the learner).
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
Higher Procurement AHP Adapted Standards: This provider is approved as having a programme offer that aligns to the Allied Health Profession's Support Worker Competency, Education, and Career Development Framework for OT, Physio and Rehab/Combined Therapy pathways.
Higher Procurement AHP Adapted Standards: This provider is approved as having a programme offer that aligns to the Allied Health Profession's Support Worker Competency, Education, and Career Development Framework for OT, Physio and Rehab/Combined Therapy pathways.
Application Timescale
- It takes on average 2 – 3 months to complete all application stages for this programme.
- If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
- Education Provider deadlines include:
- enquiries and university interview arranged no later than 2 months prior to intake
- final uclan application form stage completed no later than 1 month prior to intake.
- See presentation slides for 2024/25 specific deadlines.
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care employees have access to:
• All resources provided by the L&SC PC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
• Plus, L&SC PC Training Hub Non-clinical Training and Resources. This webpage lists training and resources for non-clinical roles, which may compliment the apprenticeship (always check suitability with your apprenticeship education provider).
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, examples of further apprenticeship options include; Allied Health Professional route (various options e.g. Enhanced Clinical Practitioner/Physiotherapist/Dietitian/Occupational Therapist) or Nursing Top Up. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has an interactive occupational maps tool which shows the variety of progression pathways using apprenticeships.
Career progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and even more varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Information Last Updated
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Terence Jagger, [email protected]
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for an apprenticeship (either for yourself, a member of staff or a vacancy position), please complete the Primary Care Expression of Interest Form. This is for Primary Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria only. By completing the expression of interest form, the Training Hub Apprenticeships team will be able to complete basic pre-checks, provide you with personalised guidance, and start the programme application process for you. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia, Apprenticeships Manager, on 07735161775. You can find out more about the stages of applying for an apprenticeship within our Apprenticeships Process - Employer Guide.
Social Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria, please contact Dawn on [email protected]
