Can you do an apprenticeship in health and social care?
An apprenticeship is a great way to develop your skills and knowledge to become a confident and skilled care worker. If you’re new to adult social care an apprenticeship is a really good place to start. If you already work in social care, you can do an apprenticeship to help you progress in your career.
What are supported apprenticeships?
Supported internships are a structured study programme based primarily at an employer. They enable young people aged 16-24 with a statement of SEN, or an Education, Health and Care plan to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work, through learning in the workplace.
What is an example of an apprenticeship program?
An apprenticeship is an training program for individuals who desire to become recognized in a specific trade or craft and do so in a way that adheres to the most current standards. Examples of industries that offer apprenticeships include healthcare, food preparation/serving, manufacturing and public safety.
Are there apprenticeships in medicine?
Medical apprenticeships can help widen participation since we know how competitive and expensive the degree course is.” The BMA confirmed that apprentices will be required to meet the same GMC standards as current medical students, so ‘medical curricular would not differ between studentships and apprenticeships’.
How long is a nursing apprenticeship?
4 years
Most nursing degree apprenticeships take 4 years to complete unless you have previous experience working as a nursing associate.
What are supported internships?
Supported internships are structured study programmes based primarily at an employer. They are intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace.
Does an apprentice get paid?
Apprentices are paid by their employer for the work they do, as well as for time spent on training. If you are under 19 (or still in the first year of your apprenticeship) there is a minimum apprenticeship rate, but employers can and often do pay more.
Do you need an apprenticeship to be a doctor?
The ‘medical doctor apprenticeship’ would help those already working in healthcare, such as nurses or assistants, to train as doctors while they work. Currently students have to spend five or six years at medical school doing an expensive degree, including three years of clinical placements, to become doctors.