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| Apprenticeship | Dental Practice Manager |
|---|---|
| Training Provider | PMA |
| Location | Online |
Dental Practice Manager (Level 4)
The Practice Manager is responsible for managing all non-clinical aspects within a specified practice/s to achieve excellent patient care, quality, cost and delivery performance in line with practice strategy, goals and values. The Practice Manager leads the team by providing support and direction to enhance performance, skills and knowledge of all practice staff.
Duration
21 months
21 months
Most Suitable For
Those wanting to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Dental Practice Manager.
Those wanting to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Dental Practice Manager.
Award
Level 4 Dental Practice Manager Higher Apprenticeship Award and ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Level 4 Dental Practice Manager Higher Apprenticeship Award and ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Programme Cost
£9,000.
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 2025, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old, OR aged 19 - 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the ESFA 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
This will be determined at application stage
This will be determined at application stage
Teaching Delivery
Online
Online
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; online sessions once a week and online resources, plus one-to-one coaching. During the apprenticeship, PMA apprentices also get free student PMA membership; which includes access to additional guidance, online resources and workshops.*
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project 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.
*There may be additional learning requirements and/or assessment for the ILM, but this is to be confirmed. Please therefore ensure to discuss this with the training provider during the application process.
Modules
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
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 and End Point Assessment. There may be additional learning requirements and/or assessment for the ILM, but this is to be confirmed. Please therefore ensure to discuss this with the training provider during the application process.
Assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations and End Point Assessment. There may be additional learning requirements and/or assessment for the ILM, but this is to be confirmed. Please therefore ensure to discuss this with the training provider during the application process.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed 30 hours or more per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship duration may be extended to support staff who work less than this (will be looked at on individual basis)
• Preferably, evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or above /Functional Skills Level 2 / Equivalent. If the candidate does not have evidence of Maths and English at the relevant level, the Training Provider will support the learner through the relevant learning and exams, alongside their apprenticeship. An initial diagnostic assessment will be completed by the Training Provider at application stage to determine suitability for this option.
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
• Line Manager to mentor the apprentice.
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
Yes
Yes
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.
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, examples of further apprenticeship options include; Improvement Leader, Chartered Manager, Project Manager, Senior Leader. 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
07/03/2025
07/03/2025
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Stacey Chapman, Head of Business Operations on 01625 917558, 0330 111 6459, 07802 735238, [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 appropriate Expression of Interest Form from the following options. This will allow the relevant apprenticeships team to; complete basic pre-checks, provide you with personalised advice/guidance and start the programme application process. You can find out more about the stages of applying for an apprenticeship within our Apprenticeships Process - Employer Guide.
Primary Care Training Hub Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia on 07735161775
Social Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Dawn on 07796 060023
