Healthcare Support

Qualification type: Apprenticeship Location:
Subject area:
Apprenticeships
Level: 2
Course Code: PA0090 Leaflet Number: 16318
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Qualification type: 
Apprenticeship
Level: 
2
Subject area: 
Apprenticeships
Location: 
External to college

What are the aims of this course?

Apprenticeships allow 16+ year olds to start work and earn a wage, while learning new skills that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers in the industry, so they offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through the skills needed to do a job well. Most of an apprentice's training takes place on the job but they will also have to complete off-the-job training within college by day release or over a number of days in a block. Healthcare support apprentices work towards a nationally recognised work-based qualification.

What are the areas covered by this course?

The Apprenticeship covers the following:
- Communication skills for working in the health sector
- Equality and diversity in the health sector
- Health, safety and security in the health sector
- Maintaining quality standards in the health sector
- People and personal development in the health sector
- Service improvement in the health sector
- Plus some optional units

What qualifications do I need to do this course?

Competition for places with employers can be fierce, so applicants will need to show that they are committed, happy to work as part of a team and individually, and able to use their own initiative.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through work-based evidence compiled as a portfolio.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?

At the end of the programme apprentices will have achieved the Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Apprentices will also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills that will help develop important skills - like communication, team working, presentation, and problem solving.

What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?

On completion of the Healthcare Support Apprenticeship at level 2 apprentices can go on to complete the Healthcare Advanced Apprenticeship at level 3.

What are the career opportunities?

Apprentices who have completed their training can work as a healthcare assistant, medical laboratory assistant, care worker or perhaps go on to complete further training in a college or university.

Attendance

Day release

Course length

1 Year(s)

How do I apply?

To register your interest in a course, you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form call our freecall number on 0800 068 8585 or email slt@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Healthcare Support course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.