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Community Health and Wellbeing WorkerApproved3YesCommunity Health and Wellbeing Worker
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery.
This occupation is found in different organisations and is commissioned by a range of agencies, including local government, the NHS, and other funders such as voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)organisations. Community Health and Wellbeing Workers are a rapidly expanding workforce supporting the increasing emphasis across government departments on improving the health of local people and communities by preventing poor health and tackling inequalities. Their work is informed by the wider social determinants of health, such as the social, cultural, political, economic, commercial and environmental factors that shape the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 7,000
Reference: ST0958
Typical length: 12 Months
Notes:
Level 3
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Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Public Health Practitioner (Degree)Approved6YesPublic Health Practitioner (Degree)
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery.
Public health practitioners (PHPs) work as part of a national workforce that strives to help people and communities to maximise their potential for a healthy, happy and productive life, to live healthier for longer. PHPs focus on health at a community or population level, assessing and managing risk of disease and ill-health, and the prevention of premature deaths. They monitor and promote health and wellbeing to ensure fairer health outcomes between dierent communities and groups (health inequalities). They put in place protection measures to protect the public from environmental hazards and risks. They evaluate sources of evidence, interpret it and design and plan health interventions.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 20,000
Reference: ST0631
Typical length: 36 months
Notes:
Level 6
Links:
- Organisations involved
- Proposal submitted (anonymised version)
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Specialist Community Public Health NurseApproved7YesSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery.
This occupation is found in the public, independent and private sectors. Health Visitors and School Nurses are employed in the NHS, Local Authorities, Community Interest Companies, Social Enterprises and Schools. Occupational Health Nurses are employed by any type of employer in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The broad purpose of the occupation is to make sure that people are supported at different stages of their lives, ensuring that individuals have the best start in life and experience good health and wellbeing across the lifespan. They also support and enable people to make informed choices about how to manage health challenges in order to maximise their quality of life and improve health outcomes. They also focus on deprivation, vulnerability and advocacy, and may work in challenging circumstances within adverse home and working conditions.
NOTE: You can view the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022) apprenticeship standard here.
The latest agreed version is called ST1418 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022). ST0697 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse version (1.1) will be available until 31 August 2024 for new starts.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 12,000
Reference: ST0697
Typical length: 18 months
Notes:
Level 7
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- News/updates
- Organisations involved
- Proposal submitted (anonymised version)
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022)Approved7YesSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022)
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery.
This occupation is found in the public, independent and private sectors. Health visitors and school nurses are employed in the NHS, local authorities, community interest companies, social enterprises and schools. Occupational health nurses are employed by any type of employer in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to make sure work in partnership with people to prevent ill health, protect health and promote safety and wellbeing. Using a formidable evidence base they will lead, influence and collaborate with other agencies, organisations and professionals to improve and embed sustainable changes to the overall health, safety and wellbeing of people at home, within communities, in schools and in the workplace. SCPHNs play a key role in the safeguarding of those people who are most vulnerable in society, and are ambitious for the public health of the communities they serve. They actively pursue sustainable development goals that promote everyone’s right to a healthy life.
NOTE: The latest agreed version is called ST1418 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022). ST0697 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse version (1.1) will be available until 31 August 2024 for new starts.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 14,000
Reference: ST1418
Typical length: 18 months
Notes:
Proposal in development.
Level 7
Links:
- Web page version of Standard and Assessment Plan documents.
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerApproved6YesPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
This occupation is found in in the public sector within the NHS England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) initiative, which is a world leading programme in psychological healthcare. This is an exciting role where practitioners make a difference to people’s lives. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) delivers the service from different venues for example GP surgeries, community healthcare settings and other community based venues, such as job centres. The broad purpose of the occupation is for PWPs to interact with adult patients in primary care, across a number of different services and variety of environments including being able to practice in diverse cultures.
NOTE: A revised version of the standard and assessment plan are now available to view for information only here.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 7,000
Reference: ST0568
Typical length: 12 months
Notes:
Level 6
Links:
- News/updates
- Organisations involved
- Proposal submitted (anonymised version)
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Wellbeing Support WorkerClosed2N/AWellbeing Support Worker
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max):
Reference: n/a
Notes:
Not progressed. See status report.
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Senior Healthcare Support WorkerApproved3YesSenior Healthcare Support Worker
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
This occupation is found in the health and care sector. Senior healthcare support workers work in a range of settings for example in a hospital, as part of a community team, in a day-case unit, birthing centre, individual’s homes, operating theatres, nursing or care homes, hospices and in general practice. The broad purpose of the occupation is support registered healthcare professionals in the delivery of high quality and compassionate health and care services. A senior healthcare support worker will provide clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Options: Adult Nursing Support, Mental Health Support, Maternity Support, Theatre Support, Children and Young People Support, Allied Health Profession Therapy Support, Diagnostic Imaging Support
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 5,000
Reference: ST0217
Typical length: 24 months
Notes:
Level 3
Links:
- Web page version of Standard and Assessment Plan documents.
- Maternity Support Worker Apprenticeships Employer Guide
- Organisations involved
- Care Certificate information
- FAQs for EPAOs
- RCM Apprenticeship Guide
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Arts Therapist (Degree) (HCPC 2022)Approved7YesArts Therapist (Degree) (HCPC 2022)
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
This occupation is found in health, education and social care. Arts Therapists work in a range of settings such as the NHS, local authorities, voluntary, or private sector, hospitals, clinics, education, shelters, hospices, or prisons. The broad purpose of the occupation is to use art, drama or music to carry out therapy interventions to improve a person’s mental, physical health and wellbeing. Arts Therapists are both artists in their chosen field and psychological therapists. They use art, drama or music as their primary mode of communication. Arts therapies can help to enhance general development, autonomy, social interaction and communication skills and can support both mental and physical rehabilitation.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 19,000
Reference: ST0633
Typical length: 24 months
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Level: 7
Links:
- Web page version of Standard and Assessment Plan documents.
- News/updates
- Organisations involved
- Proposal submitted (anonymised version)
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Physiotherapist (Degree) (HCPC 2022)Approved6YesPhysiotherapist (Degree) (HCPC 2022)
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
Physiotherapy is a science-based profession. Physiotherapists work with individuals, and their families and carers, from birth to end of life and in a wide range of health and social care settings. They lead and deliver programmes and interventions to help people affected by injury, ageing, illness or disability. Physiotherapists use a range of physical and psychological treatment approaches, including movement, exercise and manual therapy, to optimise an individual’s mobility, function and quality of life. They also provide education about health and wellbeing and provide specific advice that can be applied to everyday activities to manage and reduce the risk of pain or injury. The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to remain independent for as long as possible.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 24,000
Reference: ST0519
Typical length: 48 months
Notes:
Level 6
Links:
- Web page version of Standard and Assessment Plan documents.
- News/updates
- Organisations involved
- Standard snapshot
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Healthcare Support WorkerApproved2YesHealthcare Support Worker
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s conditions (by checking things like blood pressure, temperature or weight), checking on their overall progress, comfort and wellbeing. Depending on where you work, you may also help them to eat, drink, wash, dress or go to the toilet. You will prepare individuals for healthcare activities carried out by other members of the healthcare team, looking after them before, during and/or after those activities in line with their care plan. You will also carry out non-clinical duties and, depending on where you work, this could include things like keeping records, making beds, tidying up your work area, returning or cleaning the equipment used during a clinical activity. You will be able to address straightforward problems in your day to day work, reporting concerns and changes to the appropriate person in a timely manner. HCSWs work in a range of healthcare settings and your team may include workers from both health and social care. You will report to a registered healthcare practitioner who will directly or indirectly supervise your work.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 3,000
Reference: ST0216
Typical length: 12-18 months
Notes:
Level 2
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Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls EngineerRetired4YesBEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls Engineer
This apprenticeship standard is now retired.
This occupation is found in the building services sector. Building Energy Management Systems are implemented in buildings with mechanical, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and electrical systems to enable energy efficient control of the internal environment. The buildings themselves can vary widely in size and function. The broad purpose of the occupation is clearly focused upon the control, performance and efficiency of energy usage and comfort control in industrial/ commercial /public buildings of a diverse nature. It requires an associated understanding of these environments and the balance between cost, comfort, safety, health and wellbeing. It includes the specialist design, installation and commissioning expertise required to undertake this control and servicing function.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Construction
Funding £ (Max): 15,000
Reference: ST0629
Typical length: 36 Months
Notes:
Level 4
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Status: Retired
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Cleaning Hygiene OperativeApproved2YesCleaning Hygiene Operative
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery.
This occupation is found in a range of workplaces where specialised cleaning techniques and skills are needed to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Cleaning hygiene operatives will work both independently and as part of a team. They will report to a cleaning supervisor or service leader. They will work both during normal working hours and outside of normal working hours, depending on the environment they are in. They may also need to provide services immediately throughout the day. Healthcare cleaning and hygiene operatives work in places where infection control and sanitation are important for the wellbeing of service users. High levels of cleanliness are needed to avoid the growth of bacteria and the spread of diseases and viruses.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Health and Science
Funding £ (Max): 5,000
Reference: ST0843
Typical length: 12 months
Notes:
Level 2
Links:
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Lead Adult Care WorkerApproved3YesLead Adult Care Worker
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
As a Lead Adult Care Worker you will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. You will be expected to exercise judgement and take appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control. By providing leadership, guidance and direction at the frontline of care delivery you will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of those receiving care and support. Lead Adult Care Workers will in some circumstances have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Social Care
Funding £ (Max): 4,000
Reference: ST0006
Typical length: 18 months
Notes:
Level 3
Links:
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Coaching ProfessionalApproved5YesCoaching Professional
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
This occupation is found in private, public and third sector national and multinational organisations and employers. It is found in every sector across the country including, for example;
the health sector, finance sector, engineering and manufacturing sectors, business and professional services, education sector, retail sector, leisure sector, technology sector and
construction. There has been a growing demand for the professionalisation of coaching to include one-to-one coaching, team coaching, leadership coaching and for coaching skills to be embedded within culture and governance infrastructures to support future ways of working.Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Business and Administrative
Funding £ (Max): 5,000
Reference: ST0809
Typical length: 14 months
Notes:
Level 5
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Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered
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Social Worker (Integrated Degree)Approved6YesSocial Worker (Integrated Degree)
This apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery
Social Work is an exciting and fulfilling international profession. As a Social Worker you will work in partnership with adults, children, carers and families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in people’s lives in order to improve their wellbeing and independence. Within the context of relevant Social Work legislation, you will use your professional judgement and build relationships with a variety of individuals and communities, as well as with a wide range of other professionals and agencies. In your role you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex situations. This requires an ability to critically reflect and make decisions within a clear professional code of ethics. As a registered Social Worker, you will engage in protecting individuals from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Please be advised: Skills for Health is not directly involved with this Trailblazer, therefore, the information is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge.
Route: Social Care
Funding £ (Max): 24,000
Reference: ST0510
Typical length: 36 months
Notes:
Level 6
Links:
Status: Approved
- Proposal Approved
- Standard Approved
- EPA Plan Approved
- Funding Band Assigned
- Training Provider Registered
- EPAO Registered