If you or a member of staff are considering undertaking an apprenticeship there are wide range of resources to help you to learn more about how apprenticeships work.
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice they will:
- be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay
- work alongside experienced staff
- gain job-specific skills
- get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours)
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
HASO’s Apprenticeship Standards factsheets show the variety of apprenticeships available in occupations such as Nursing, Ambulance Services, Allied Health Professions, Radiography and Healthcare Science.
NHS Health Careers will help individuals to learn more about the different roles in healthcare, what is involved and the training required.
Our Apprentice FAQ section is a good place to start to learn more. We also have an Employer FAQ section.
Our Apprenticeship Roles and Responsibilities printable gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities within apprenticeships for both apprentices and employers.
Browse NHS Jobs, the Find an Apprenticeship website or UCAS to find apprenticeship vacancies. Alternatively, approach your line manager or HR to learn more about the apprenticeships offered within your organisation.
You can also browse HASO’s case studies to read more about apprentice real life stories and how employers how done it.