Have you thought about completing an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are for any age and are the opportunity to 'earn while you learn' whether you are just starting out or looking to progress in your career.
Intermediate apprenticeships - follow work-based learning towards level 2
Advanced apprenticeship - follow work-based learning towards level 3
Higher apprenticeships - follow work-based learning towards levels 4,5,6 & 7 – equivalent to a foundation degree and above
Degree apprenticeships - follow work-based learning towards levels 6 & 7 – equivalent to a full bachelor’s or master’s degree
Employers also run ‘in-house’, on the job training to gain qualifications and there are university courses too.
you get paid and train at the same time, with at least 20% of your time spent in off the job training, often at a college, university or with a training provider
you train to be fully competent in your chosen occupation
you’re on a career path - with lots of future potential for you
The business administrator is responsible for supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal or external customers. They are expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive approach to skill development, and the ability to manage priorities and solve problems. The role also involves contributing to the efficiency of the organisation through support of functional areas and resolving issues as requested. Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that can be applied in various sectors, and they work towards developing key skills and behaviours to support their progression towards management responsibilities.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in an administrative role.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months
Location
Steadfast Training - Business Administrator - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
Ixion Holding (Contract) Limited - Business Administrator – Level 3 Apprenticeship | Ixion Holdings
Human resources (HR) make sure that our colleagues both on the frontline and behind the scenes are fully supported and able to do their jobs. They will be involved in the recruitment of staff, maintaining up to date records, assisting employees if they run in to problems within the workplace and work closely with health unions and professional bodies.
You'll manage all issues relating to the employment of your NHS colleagues. This could involve also advise and support managers in dealing with, for example:
managing performance – making sure staff are doing their jobs as they should
disciplinary – dealing with staff who do something wrong
absence – including holiday leave, sick leave, study leave or compassionate leave
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a HR role.
English & Maths at grade 4 - 9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
15-18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Lifetime Training Group Limited - HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship
North Hertfordshire College - HR Support - Apprenticeships with Hart Learning & Development
Together Training - Together Training
Library, Information and Archive Services (LIAS) Assistants perform a front line/global role in all sectors (including public, health, legal, commercial, educational, government, heritage/cultural and entertainment), supporting society through anticipating, determining, stimulating and satisfying the needs of existing and potential users for access to information in an ethical and fair or appropriate manner.
In summary, LIAS Assistants help users find the information and resources they need in order to resolve their specific query. User needs vary across sectors and could include finding textbooks to support their learning; legal materials to support law activities; images to create a design; trademark information to create a new product; health information to diagnose a patient etc. Digital services, digital literacy, information literacy, general literacy, customer service, problem solving, organisation of resources and systems underpin and characterise the work in this profession.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
The broad purpose of the occupation is to ascertain how data can be used in order to answer questions and solve problems. Data analysis is a process of requirement-gathering, inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names. In today's world, data analysis plays a crucial role in making decisions more evidence-based and helping organisations operate more effectively.
For example: a data analyst may investigate social media trends and their impact on the organisation. In retail, a data analyst may break down sales figures to make recommendations on product placement and development. In HR a data analyst may investigate staff retention rates, in order to decide on recruitment strategy. In a hospital, a data analyst may investigate wait times for different departments, in order to provide a better service to its patients.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
No previous computer science degree
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
14 - 24 months
Location
Cambridge Spark (at workplace) - Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship
The broad purpose of the occupation is to understand the needs of stakeholders and how these can be met through business change and digital solutions. Business Analysts are change professionals that help organisations deliver business and digital change successfully.
Business Analysts document business problems and user needs, and create solution requirements that align to best practice, and present them in a meaningful and logical way appropriate to the audience. Business Analysts manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring collaboration between business and technical stakeholders. By focusing on benefits and outcomes they ensure the right problems are solved and the right products are developed.
A common area of focus for the Business Analyst role is to model business processes and to facilitate, coordinate and document requirements for the proposed business and IT changes. Business Analysts will determine and present solutions of how technology can be used to deliver business improvements, and support business acceptance to ensure that the proposed solution meets the defined requirements.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
15 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Multiverse Group Limited (at workplace) - Business Transformation Fellowship | Transformation Courses | Level 4 apprenticeship | Multiverse
A Devops Engineer enables organisations to get valuable working software out in front of active users, both external and internal, frequently and safely, reducing time to market, delivering increased value - both with respect to the end user and the business - and improving the quality of digital services. At its simplest, DevOps is a philosophy and way of working that brings together two historically disparate parts of the IT organisation, namely those who develop the software and those who are then required to support it in the live environment. The DevOps Engineer encapsulates both disciplines, requiring the individual to understand and appreciate how their code functions when being used in the real world and troubleshoot any issues that may arise, while taking a cloud-infrastructure focused perspective. This means taking responsibility for all aspects of the development and operations process - the design, build, test, implement, release and continual iteration of products.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
A Level in STEM subject, or Level 3 BTEC in STEM Subject, or Level 3 IT Apprenticeship.
Relevant work experience may be considered
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
19 months (including end point assessment)
Location
QA Limited (at workplace) - DevOps Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship | QA
A Network Engineer provides networks and systems to deliver the objectives of varied organisations. They will make sure that systems are working at optimum capacity and problem solve where they are not. To be able to do this effectively a Network Engineer must interpret technical information and understand organisational requirements and expectations. They support delivery of legislatively compliant solutions to challenges in network and infrastructure.
Network Engineers deal with both hardware and software issues. They are a key part of putting things right quickly when networks fail, and they communicate problems that they have identified with network integrity or performance rapidly to ensure service is resumed and downtime minimised. Network Engineers help customers both technical and non-technical to install computer networks, maintain them, and offer technical support to users where necessary.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
A Level in ICT, or Level 3 BTEC in IT, or Level 3 IT Apprenticeship.
Relevant work experience may be considered
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
QA Limited (at workplace) - Network Engineer Apprenticeship Level 4 | QA
Improvement Practitioners use a blend of Lean and Six Sigma, project and change management principles and tools to identify and lead the delivery of change across organisational functions and processes. Improvement Practitioners can be found across all sectors and functions including automotive, banking, engineering, food products, IT, property, retail, telecoms, Local and County Councils, NHS, Voluntary / Charity, Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Hospitality etc.
Typically, Practitioners lead smaller projects and/or play a key supporting role in a larger programme – tackling issues that may require swift problem solving, or re-occurring challenges that require in-depth analysis and the implementation of a range of effective and sustainable countermeasures. They are the focal point for all stakeholders and responsible for communication throughout a project.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4 - 9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
14 - 18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Capella (at workplace) - Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship - PMI
Reflect Learning (at workplace) - Level 4 Improvement Practitioner — Reflect Learning
The Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship suits newcomers in roles like Category Buyer. SRSCC’s Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship focuses on competencies across the procurement cycle, emphasising Contract Support. Participants gain expertise in evaluating quotations, preparing for careers in commercial procurement and supply management.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
24 months (including end point assessment)
Location
SR Supply Chain Consultants (at workplace) - L4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship | SRSCC
This occupation is found in organisations of all sizes across all sectors where personal and commercial data is processed. Data protection and information governance practitioners work in varied environments including in an office, onsite, or remotely.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide regulatory and technical advice and guidance providing assurance to key stakeholders and regulators of compliance with information governance (IG) and data protection (DP) requirements. Organisations must comply with information governance legislation to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information assets. The data protection and information governance practitioner (DP&IGP) will contribute to the annual work plan and assist in the planning and organisation of IG, ethics and DP activities. The DP&IGP will also provide advice and training with regard to improving data management and will support the senior team in the development and delivery of operational and strategic information requirements.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
19 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Damar Training (at workplace) - Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeships - Damar Training
This occupation is found in a wide range of public and private sector organisations who work with large data sets including Government departments, NHS, financial and professional services, IT companies, retail and sales and education providers.
The purpose of the occupation is to build systems that collect, manage, and convert data into usable information for data scientists, data analysts and business intelligence analysts to interpret. A data engineer’s main aim is to make data accessible and valid so that an organisation can use it to evaluate and optimise their performance. The role of the data engineer is pivotal to any organisation; it ensures that data pipelines are established to support data scientists and other business stakeholders.
A data engineer will build and implement data flows to connect operational systems, and re-engineer manual data flows to enable scalable and repeatable use. They integrate, support and manage the build of data streaming systems, writing extract transform and load scripts that perform in line with business requirements.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
14 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Cambridge Spark (at workplace) - Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship
People professionals will often be required to make decisions and recommendations on what the business can/should do in a specific situation. They will be influencing managers to change their thinking as well as bringing best practices into the organisation. They are also likely to lead the people related elements of business or HR projects. Whatever their role, they will need to link the work they do to the context and priorities of the business. In a larger organisation, they may be one of a team supporting the business and they may also have responsibility for managing people.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months
Location
North Hertfordshire College - People Professional (Level 5) - Apprenticeships with Hart Learning & Development
Lifetime Training Group Limited (at workplace) - People Professional Level 5 apprenticeship
BPP (at workplace) - Level 5 HR Apprenticeship - BPP
A Learning & Development (L&D) Consultant/ Business Partner is accountable for ensuring L&D contributes to, and influences, improved performance in the workplace. They also have the responsibility to align learning needs with the strategic ambitions of the business. They are agents for change, influencing key stakeholders, making decisions and recommendations on what the business can / should do in an L&D context. They are also likely to lead on any L&D-related elements of business projects. The L&D Consultant / Partner will often have expertise and competence in a specific field whether it be technical, vocational or behavioural. The role can be a generalist L&D or more specialist, where the expertise is in a specific area such as organisation development, digital / blended learning, resourcing, or talent management.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
21 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Riverside Training Limited (at workplace) - Learning & Development Consultant/Business Partner Level 5 - Riverside Training
Advanced clinical practitioners come from a range of professional backgrounds such as nursing, pharmacy, paramedics and occupational therapy. They are healthcare professionals educated to Master’s level and have developed the skills and knowledge to allow them to take on expanded roles and scope of practice caring for patients. Advanced clinical practice (ACP) is a defined level of practice within clinical professions such as nursing, pharmacy, paramedics and occupational therapy. This level of practice is designed to transform and modernise pathways of care, enabling the safe and effective sharing of skills across traditional professional boundaries.
Entry Criteria
Normally a first degree in a health-related discipline.
Applicants with evidence of equivalent professional development or academic proficiency will be considered.
Applicants with non-European academic qualifications will need to supply evidence of equivalency through ENIC
Current registration with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions
Evidence of employer support to undertake the programme including the provision of a mentor with ‘occupational competence’ and the availability of appropriate clinical supervision
Normally a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Working a minimum of 30 hours per week as a healthcare professional in an appropriate setting
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3 Years
Location
University of Hertfordshire - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice | Courses | Uni of Herts
Anglia Ruskin University - MSc Advanced Practice (Clinical) - MSc - ARU
University College London - Optometry and Ophthalmology (Advanced Clinical Practice) MSc | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL – University College London
The University of Warwick - Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) (2025 Entry)
This integrated degree apprenticeship is a three/four year course requiring a combination of day release (approximately one day a week) and clinical placements (between six and eight weeks long). Employers and tutors work in close partnership to develop apprentices’ skills and expertise in all core areas of physiotherapy. At the end of the course, apprentices who successfully pass all modules and the End Point Assessment (EPA) will receive a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree and will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English and Maths at Level 2. For example: GCSE grade A-C/4-9, or a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths, or Level 2 Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy.
115 UCAS Points: Level 3 qualification with a natural science focus - A Levels/BTEC/Access to HE/apprenticeship with science as main focus.
Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Recent academic study (within the past 5 years)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3-4 Years
Location
University of Essex – Colchester Campus (4 years) Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences Apprenticeships | University of Essex
Coventry University (4 years) – Priory Street Health and Science - Applicant | Coventry University Apprenticeships
University of East London (3 years) BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)
Occupational therapy is about being able to do the things you want and have to do. That could mean helping you overcome challenges learning at school, going to work, playing sport or simply doing the dishes. Everything is focused on your wellbeing and your ability to participate in activities. This programme integrates academic study with practice-based learning across all years of study. You will be required to attend university once per week accept when you are on block placement. Drawing on an enquiry-based approach, learning is designed around scenarios involving individuals, carers, families, groups and communities from birth to end of life. It recognises the diversity of occupational therapy practice and embraces a commitment to produce practitioners who are cognisant of health and social disparities and promotes an inclusive and participatory society. The programme affords learners the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies for eligibility to apply for registration as Occupational Therapists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to become members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
5 x GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science. Higher qualifications will be considered.
104 UCAS Points: Level 3 qualification
A Levels BCC BTEC DMM – DDM Access to HE (12 credits at D, 18 credits at M)
**Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Recent academic study (within the past 5 years)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3 Years
Location
University of Hertfordshire – Occupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship | Uni of Herts
This programme will support you through a combination of theory-based lectures, practical workshops, e-learning and clinical placements. The RCSLT pre-registration Eating, Drinking & Swallowing (EDS) competencies are embedded into the teaching and placement curriculum. Across your academic programme you will have an opportunity to achieve EDS knowledge and practical competencies in a variety of settings. You will attend university twice per week and be supporting your substantive team for the remainder of your time, accept when you are on a block practice placement, where you will be required to complete full 37.5-hour weeks.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Relevant foundation degree or equivalent level 5 qualification (e.g. Associate practitioner level 5).
English and Maths at Level 2. For example: GCSE grade A-C/4-9, or a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths, or Level 2 Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy.
Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Recent academic study (within the past 5 years)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
2 Years
Location
University of Essex – Colchester Campus (4 years) Health and Social Care Apprenticeships | University of Essex
University of Hertfordshire - Speech and Language Therapist – BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy – Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) are registered Allied Health Professionals (AHP) that are specifically trained and work within the Operating Department and associated areas. Working alongside other professionals, such as nurses, surgeons, anaesthetists and health care support workers, care will be delivered to patients during all three phases of this acute care environment. This programme will provide the key knowledge and skills to achieve what is both required and expected within the contemporary healthcare setting through both classroom based teaching and clinical placement throughout the duration of study. Various approaches to teaching and learning will be used, including simulation, lectures, seminars, group activities and student-centred approaches.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3 Years
Location
Buckinghamshire New University - Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 6) | Buckinghamshire New University (bucks.ac.uk)
Podiatrists study the structure and function of the whole body and specialise in the foot, ankle and lower limb. On graduating with a degree in podiatry, you will be a qualified healthcare professional making your own clinical decisions. You will be ready to work alone or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the lower limb.
The University of East London apprenticeship courses mirrors the relevant undergraduate full-time degree. As an apprentice, you will spend a minimum of 20 per cent of your time doing 'off the job' training. This means that you will spend time on day release at UEL where you will attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes. The rest of your time you will spend working for your employer, integrating and assimilating what you have learnt at University. Your programme will run across four years and includes periods of assessed clinical practice.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English and Maths at Level 2. For example: GCSE grade A-C/4-9, or a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths
Level 3 Qualifications
Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 45 credits at Level 3 – 24 credits at Distinction to include Biology and or Chemistry
A levels: 120 UCAS points including passes at A2 in at least three subjects minimum Grade BBB (AS Levels not accepted) and must include Biology or Chemistry.
Alternatively, a single A level in a biological science taken as mature student, grade B. Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Recent academic study (within the past 5 years) desirable
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3 Years
Location
University of East London - Allied Health Apprenticeships | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)
Dietitian’s assess, diagnose, plan, implement, monitor, review and evaluate nutrition and dietetic interventions, utilising the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease to inform their practice. They work in partnership with a diverse range of people to provide tailored, evidence- based practical advice to individuals, groups and populations across thelifespan. They are key members of the MDT and use advanced communication and behaviour-change skills to influence patients health and wellbeing.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Allied Health
Previous degree in healthcare
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
39 months + end point assessment
Location
Sheffield Hallam University - Dietitian | Sheffield Hallam University
University of Hertfordshire - Coming Spring 2025
Diagnostic radiographers utilise the latest imaging technology to take high-quality images of inside the body. These images are used to diagnose and monitor illnesses/injuries so patients receive the correct treatment. To produce and interpret diagnostic images, radiographers are equipped with broad knowledge and skills, including patient care and management, anatomy, physiology, professional practice and digital technology. Due to the specialist expertise needed and pressures on healthcare services, Diagnostic Radiographers are in high demand, providing vital practice care and supporting the patient through their diagnostic pathway.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
120 UCAS points from three A levels (including a C in a science Subject) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC and T Levels.
Access to HE Diploma in a Science subject (to include 15 level 3 credits at Merit)
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Allied Health
Previous degree in healthcare
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
36 months
Location
University of West England - Diagnostic Radiographer - BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography - UWE Bristol: Courses
University of Hertfordshire - Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship | Courses | Uni of Herts
The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete science-based manufacturing processes to produce materials and products following standard operating procedures. Products are varied and may include battery cells, composite wind turbine parts, drugs, plastic bottles, proteins, and solvents. This involves checking and preparing materials and using specialist science-based manufacturing process plant or equipment. They monitor the process and take action to resolve deviations. Maintaining the work area is part of the role. They contribute to quality control, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities. They also complete work records, which are important in regulated workplaces.
Level: 2
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a licensed or unlicensed (section 10) Pharmacy Aseptic/manufacturing/technical services environment. (Hospital, Pharmacy Industry or Hubs).
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
West Suffolk College - Science Manufacturing Process Operative Level 2
Science manufacturing technicians work in a wide range of companies, including, but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products and nuclear manufacturing. A science manufacturing technician will operate the systems and equipment, involved in the production of products. They may work in varied conditions including wearing specialist safety equipment, shift work and on sites running 365 day operations. Many companies operate under highly regulated conditions and a premium is placed on appropriate attitudes and behaviours to ensure employees comply with organisational safety and regulatory requirements.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in an assistant role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
May require 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 (A* – C) including English & Maths. If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
or
Level 2 in relevant subject.
Right to remain and work in the
Length of course
21 months (+ 6 months allowed to complete end point assessment)
Location
West Suffolk College - Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3
CSR Scientific Training Limited - Scientist Training Program | Apprenticeship Provider | CSR Group / Science manufacturing technician 2023 / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Building Services Engineering makes buildings work. It is a specialist branch of engineering within the construction sector. Craftspersons undertake the installation, testing, precommissioning, commissioning and decommissioning of large-scale engineering systems which are used for heating workplaces such as those found in industrial and commercial buildings like office blocks, factories, schools and hospitals. These engineering systems operate by moving temperature-controlled water around the inside of buildings, providing heating and cooling, and utilise fossil fuels and sustainable energy systems. Craftspersons have detailed knowledge of the system’s operating principles.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
36 - 48 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Choice Training - Choice Training | Services Engineering Craftsperson Level 3
Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, electro discharge machines, single and multi- axis CNC machine tools centres. They will be expected to be able set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used. When using CNC equipment you will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations you will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Level 2 in engineering based qualification preferred or BTEC in manufacturing.
Relevant work experience may be considered
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
48 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Dudley College of Technology - Engineering Technician (Machining) - Level 3 ST0457
Adult Care Workers are essential frontline staff who provide care and support to adults with various needs. Their primary objective is to help these individuals achieve their personal goals, live safely and independently, and have control and choice over their lives. This apprenticeship will grow the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for their chosen role and industry. Adult Care Workers should possess the right values and behaviours, develop relevant skills and competencies to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and support.
This apprenticeship takes place in the workplace and your line manager may release you from your substantive duties to complete study leave.
Level: 2
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role
Level 1 English & Maths
Completed Care Certificate
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
12 Months
Location
Steadfast Vocational Training (at workplace) - Adult Care Worker - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) support registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health and social care to people.
SHCSWs carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. They work in a range of services eg hospital, primary, community, health or day case units and many other settings.
Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
Not all duties are routine and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
You are accountable for your work and for reviewing
The role is undertaken following a period of experience in healthcare so you are able to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
You may supervise or guide the healthcare support worker.
You follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
Completed Care Certificate
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
• 18 - 24 Months
Location
Steadfast Vocational Training (at workplace) - Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
North Hertfordshire College - Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Apprenticeships with Hart Learning & Development
This programme will support you to become an assistant practitioner in your choice of healthcare.
You will choose one of five pathways to specialise in: radiography, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and health social care. As well as studying a set of generic modules alongside students from all pathways, you will study three distinct modules (two in year one and one in year two) which are specific to your field of practice.
You will be required to complete one virtual study day per week alongside applying your new knowledge within your place of work.
This course has 2 cohorts per year: September & January
Level: 5
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship for at least 2 years.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
This course can lead you on to the Speech and language Therapy apprenticeship top up.
Length of course
2 Years
Location
University of Cumbria - FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Health) - University of Cumbria
University of Derby - Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship - Apprenticeships courses - University of Derby
Bedfordshire University – Coming February 2025
The broad purpose of the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) role is to work in partnership with individuals and their communities to identify and address health and wellbeing needs, improve health, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities. The level 3 apprenticeship standard provides the core knowledge and skills applicable to all related sectors whilst providing flexible learning opportunities to allow individuals to gain confidence in their own workplace.
The CHWW apprenticeship is applicable to a wide range of roles, including but not limited to:
Social Prescribing link Worker
Community Connector
Care Navigator
Health Champion
Health Trainers
Live Well Coaches
Buttercups Training - Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship | Buttercups Training
Steadfast Training Limited - Community Health & Wellbeing Worker - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
Dynamic Training - Level 3 Community Health & Wellbeing Apprenticeship | Dynamic Training
Community Matters - Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Level 3 Flyer.png
A Team Leader, or Supervisor, leads and manages a team of employees. Their duties include setting team workloads, training staff members and ensuring employees work towards company goals and objectives.
Communicating goals and deadlines to team members
Planning workloads and delegating tasks
Creating a productive work environment for the team using gamification, trust and other appropriate strategies
Assessing team performance and providing feedback to employees
Assisting with hiring and training employees
Assisting with the daily operation of the organisation
Performing customer service functions, including interacting with customers and answering questions
Providing teams with information about recent developments, programmes and policy changes of management
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Typically 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 (A* - C) including English & Maths. If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Relevant work experience may be considered
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
16 months (including end point assessment)
Location
BPP (at workplace) - Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship - BPP
Raise the Bare Limited (at workplace) - Excelling in Team Leadership - Raise the Bar
Riverside Training Limited (at workplace) - Level 3 Team Leader - Riverside Training
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 3 Business Administration
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Relevant work experience may be considered with evidence of project management and line management skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Yeovil College (at workplace) - Course - Yeovil College Yeovil College
With this project management level 4 qualification, you’ll show you have the skills and knowledge to follow a range of career paths, whether as a project manager, improvement specialist, or change lead. Once you’ve finished the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue an additional specialist professional qualification through our partnership with Firebrand. This includes globally-recognised standards such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner, or APMG AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Typically 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 (A* - C) including English & Maths. If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
48+ UCAS points is recommended.
Relevant work experience may be considered with 2+ years supporting project delivery.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
18 months (including end point assessment)
Location
BPP (at workplace) - Project Management Apprenticeship - BPP
Steadfast Training Limited (at workplace) - Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
An Operations or Departmental Manager manages teams and/or projects to achieve operational goals as part of the organisation's strategy. They are accountable to a higher-level manager or owner, and work in all sectors and organisation sizes. Their responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading teams, managing resources, coaching and mentoring.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE C/4 or above or Functional Skills)
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
30 months
Location
Always Consult Limited (at workplace) - Operations Departmental Manager - Level 5 - AC Training
Captiva Learning Limited (at workplace) - Operations/ Departmental Apprenticeship | Level 5 - CMI
Learning Curve Group Limited (at workplace) - Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Paragon Education & Skills Limited (at workplace) - Level 5 Operations Departmental Manager Apprenticeship | Paragon Skills
Raise The Bar Limited (at workplace) - PowerPoint Presentation
Steadfast Training Limited (at workplace) - Operations Manager Apprenticeship - Steadfast Training - Start your Career
The broad purpose of the occupation is to work with a wide range of individuals and teams across organisations, to empower and engage with them to enhance their professional performance. Coaching is a way of leading in a non-directive manner, helping people to learn through deep listening and reflective, open questions rather than instructing, giving advice or making suggestions.
Coaching is a way of treating people, a way of thinking and a way of being which is seen as vital to supporting individuals and organisations in increasingly volatile and ever-changing environments. The underlying and ever present purpose of coaching is building the self-belief of others, regardless of the context, to be curious and self-aware, better equipping them to collaborate, innovate, deal with the increasing pace of change and get the best from increasingly diverse environments. Effective coaching is future focussed, releases potential, and enables transition, transformation and change for business improvement. Understanding self, commitment to self-development, managing the contract, building the relationship, enabling insight and learning, outcome and action orientation, use of models and techniques and evaluation are key overarching areas which feature within this occupational area
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
English & Maths at grade 4 - 9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
Typically 14 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Academy of Leadership & Management (at workplace) - The School of Leadership and Management – Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship - Academy of Leadership & Management
BPP (at workplace) - Coaching Apprenticeship - BPP
Ixion Holdings (contracts) Limited (at workplace) - Coaching Professional – Level 5 Apprenticeship | Ixion Holdings
A Chartered Manager is a professional who has achieved the highest status in the management and leadership industry. They have exceptional skills and a high commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), and their status as a Chartered professional in recognition of their expertise.
The programme blends academic learning with on-the-job training, enabling apprentices to become confident, capable and independent Chartered Managers (CMgr), the industry gold standard for management professionals.
Taught units are supported by work-based projects that focus on live business scenarios and real-world problem-solving.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
104 - 120 UCAS points at A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification BTEC, Access to HE, T Levels etc.
English & Maths at grade 4-9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Relevant work experience may be considered
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
36 - 48 months
Location
Manchester Metropolitan University (at workplace) - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | Manchester Metropolitan University
Hertfordshire University - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | Courses | Uni of Herts
Arden University (at workplace) - Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (CMI) | Arden University
Strategic management and leadership is an exciting area, rich with possibilities. We’ll support you to become a responsive, responsible and inclusive leader. Our course content has been designed to meet the needs of employers, meaning you’ll gain up-to-date relevant knowledge and skills every step of the way. Through personal and professional development, you’ll foster expert leadership capabilities. You’ll develop a rich self-awareness, giving you the insight to respond, adapt and make decisions with clarity.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w
English & Maths at grace 4 - 9 (A* - C). If English & Maths has not been achieved at the required level, you will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills.
Honours Degree 2:2 or A Higher Degree or a Professional Qualification of equivalent standard in any discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant full time work experience.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
24 months (including end point assessment)
Location
Arden University (at workplace) - L7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Health & Care) plus optional Exec MBA | Arden
University of Hertfordshire - Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship | Courses | Uni of Herts
Captiva Learning Limited (at workplace) - Senior Leadership Programme
University of Reading (at workplace) - Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Leadership… | Henley Business School
University of Manchester (at workplace) - Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Senior Leader Apprentice | Management Practice Course | Alliance MBS
As a maternity support worker, you'll work under the supervision of a registered midwife. They are sometimes also known as maternity healthcare support workers or midwifery assistants.
You'll be:
helping to care for mothers and babies
making routine observations (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, breathing, etc)
updating records and other admin tasks
educating parents one-to-one or in groups
taking blood samples for testing
ordering stationery and equipment
preparing equipment
promoting breastfeeding
reporting problems to a registered midwife or nurse
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship for at least 2 years.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
21 Months (including end point assessment)
Location
Dynamic Training (at workplace) - Level 3 Maternity Support Apprenticeship | Dynamic Training
Midwives provide care and support to women, birthing people and their families throughout pregnancy, labour, and during the postnatal period. Often the role is thought to be one of assisting women as they give birth, and whilst this is a vital part of the role, the scope of the role of the midwife is much broader than this. They work in partnership with a wide variety of health and social care professionals, but usually remain the lead health professional for the woman, birthing person and their family, providing evidence-based information and supporting informed decision making about the options and services available throughout their pregnancy.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a relevant support worker role
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C and above including English Language and Maths (Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths is also accepted)
112 points with at least 96 points from 3 A ‘level’s or BTEC level 3 QCF qualifications and other qualifications in the UCAS tariff.
Access to HE diploma in health studies, health science, nursing or another science- based course. 15 credits at level 2 and 45 credits at level 3 of which at least 12 credits should be graded at distinction level and at least 12 credits at merit.
Diploma in higher education or BSc degree.
IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum score of 6 in any area, where English is a second language (unless already registered with the NMC as a nurse or nursing associate).
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
3 Years
Location
University of Bedfordshire - Midwife | University of Bedfordshire
Anglia Ruskin University - Midwife - degree apprenticeship - BSc (Hons) - ARU
Throughout this pre-registration course you’ll develop critical, analytical and reflective skills that allow you to make sound judgements and evidence-based care. Half the course will be spent at the University, where you’ll learn the theoretical foundations of nursing. The other half will be spent in a variety of clinical settings, developing your hands-on skills.
This integration of theory and practice will ensure you become a skilled, competent, compassionate and committed adult nurse.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship.
112-120 UCAS points: A Levels, BTEC Dip/Cert - Health and Social Care, Access to HE - Nursing
English and Maths at Level 2. For example: GCSE grade A-C/4-9, or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
3 Years
Location
University of Hertfordshire - Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship | Courses | Uni of Herts
BPP (at workplace) - BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) [Pre-registration Nursing] - BPP
Nursing Associates will have the ability to provide quality patient care to people of all ages in a wide variety of health and social care settings. This apprenticeship will teach you the skills and knowledge you’ll need to become a safe, accountable and proficient nursing associate. From technical skills like taking blood pressure and an ECG to learning how to effectively communicate with patients, families and carers. You’ll learn how to prioritise and manage your own case load to meet patient’s needs safely and effectively. Every step of the way, you’ll benefit from constructive professional feedback. By learning how to evaluate your own delivery of care, you’ll become an extremely knowledgeable, reflective and self-aware practitioner.
Nursing Associates are expected to attend University one day per week for 45 weeks of the year, and they also have three six-eight week placement blocks during the academic year.
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship for at least 2 years.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
2 Years
Location
University of Hertfordshire - Nursing Associate Degree Apprenticeship | Uni of Herts
Anglia Ruskin University - FdSc Nursing Associate - FdSc - ARU
The Pharmacy Services Assistant (PSA) works under the supervision of a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, or other accountable healthcare professional. A PSA will be involved in supporting the supply, preparation and assembly of medicines and products; issuing them to patients and other healthcare professionals and assisting in providing advice to patients to help them to make effective use of their medicines. They will be responsible for ordering and receiving medicines, as well as their storage, disposal and return.
Level: 2
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship for at least 2 years.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
Right to remain and work in the UK for the length of the course
Length of course
12 – 15 months
Location
West Suffolk College - Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
The Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice forms part of the apprenticeship standard for Pharmacy Technicians in England.
Each trainee must be allocated an Educational Supervisor in the workplace who will have the responsibility of overseeing the trainees work-based training for the duration of the course. This can be either a pharmacist or pharmacy technician with appropriate experience. UEA provides mandatory training for anyone undertaking this role.
As a blended learning course, trainees will work through a curriculum of interactive online learning, face to face study days and work-based learning.
Level: 3
Entry Criteria
Working a minimum of 30 hours p/w in a support worker role relevant to chosen apprenticeship for at least 2 years.
A minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade A-C/4-9 including:
English and Maths (or a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths) &
GCSE Science
Or level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant
Right to remain and work in the UK
Length of course
2 Years
Location
University of East Anglia - Certificate of Higher Education Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship 2024/25 | UEA
No apprenticeships can be for any one of any age. You could be just starting out in your career, looking for a change in career or wanting to develop in your current role. It is a great way to earn whilst you learn.
You can become a registered nurse by completing a degree apprenticeship or by attending university and undertaking a nursing degree.
You could help make a real difference to people’s lives by choosing a career in health or social care.
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You could help make a real difference to people’s lives by choosing a career in health or social care.
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