Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Apprenticeship updates
This week we’ve updated/published the following: Covid-19 FAQs UPDATED Printable – Why apprentices should be supported to continue their programme during…
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education – April 2020 updates
The following apprenticeship standards have been updated: Ambulance Support Worker (Emergency, Urgent and Non-urgent) – Minor update to the standard and…
Submissions to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in April 2020
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The Institute then puts…
Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Apprenticeship updates
This week we’ve updated/published the following: FAQs – What does the ESFA Covid-19 guidance mean for Apprentices in Health and Care Settings?
Functional Skills learning – Access funded by HEE
In these challenging times, the HEE Talent for Care Team is pleased to be able to share some positive news with you. They are funding access…
Midwife (NMC 2019) – Standard and Assessment Plan submitted
The Midwife Trailblazer group is pleased to announce that the Midwife (NMC 2019) degree apprenticeship Standard and End-Point Assessment Plan were submitted to the…
Clinical Scientist – Assessment Plan submitted
The Clinical Scientist Trailblazer group is pleased to announce that the End-Point Assessment Plan for Clinical Scientist has been submitted to the Institute for…
Meet the Apprentice – Gary Farrow
Featured in today’s Meet the Apprentice series is Gary Farrow, a HR Consultant / Business Partner apprentice at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Orthodontic Therapist – Assessment Plan submitted
The Dental Trailblazer group is pleased to announce that the End-Point Assessment Plan for Orthodontic Therapist has been submitted to the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical…
Health & Science T Levels – Practitioner input required
T levels programmes will start to be introduced by the government in September 2020, and are currently being collaboratively developed by the Department for…
Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Apprenticeship Updates
This week we’ve launched a dedicated page to Covid-19 apprenticeship updates with guidance documents, FAQs and useful links. This page will be updated regularly as new…
Becoming an Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Real life stories
Leo Nakhimoff (L) and Gareth Ward (R) Meet Leo Nakhimoff and Gareth Ward who are both ACP Paramedic apprentices, Leo…
Clinical Academic Professional – Survey results
The results of the Clinical Academic Professional Apprenticeship Standard survey are now in: We had a total of 311 responses from individuals working in a…
IFATE – Response to Covid-19
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has published a guide to Covid-19 as it presents a challenge to the fair and timely delivery of…
Covid-19 apprentice pay and breaks in learning guidance
Apprentices are likely to be asked to increase substantive clinical duties during Covid-19 operations, they will continue to be employed on an apprenticeship (albeit…
Specialist Clinical Practitioner – First Meeting
Specialist Clinical Specialist Trailblazer Group Following the approval to develop an apprenticeship standard for Specialist Clinical Practitioner, the Trailblazer group is…
How do I get my employer involved in apprenticeships?
If you’re interested in doing an apprenticeship but your employer is not yet offering them, press play below to find out how to get them involved in apprenticeships ▷ http://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.10-Apprentice-FAQV4_Compressed.mp4
Meet the Apprentice – Lauren Williams
Featured in today’s Meet the Apprentice series is Lauren Williams, a healthcare support worker apprentice at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Click…
HASO Printables – What’s included in Degree Apprenticeships?
Wondering what is included in Degree Apprenticeships? Download the printable below to see what is in the degree apprenticeship ‘bag’!
What is it like to be an Apprenticeship Manager
As apprenticeships are becoming implemented more widely, we have been exploring with employers and apprentices what is it like on the ground. This month we…
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education – March 2020 updates
The following apprenticeship standards have been updated: Level 2: Accounts / Finance Assistant – Assessment plan – minor updates Level 3:
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education – Submission windows in 2020
The Institute have released new submission deadlines for 2020, please see below. Routes: Care Services, Catering and hospitality, Education and childcare, Hair and beauty, Protective services,…
AAC Awards 2020 – Congratulations to Jane Hadfield
Huge congratulations to Jane Hadfield on winning the individual award for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships at the Annual Apprenticeship Awards 2020 which…
Care UK – Placement opportunities
Care UK is proud to be able to offer their nursing staff, working within prisons, the opportunity to progress to the next step in their careers…
HSJ Partnership Awards 2020 – Highly commended
We are delighted to announce that Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards Online (HASO) received a high commendation for the Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership…
Meet the Apprentice – Jane Baker
Featured in today’s Meet the Apprentice series is Jane Baker, a healthcare support worker apprentice at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Click here to…
Mortuary Technician Trailblazer – Call out for NHS employers
A trailblazer group is currently developing a level 3 apprenticeship standard for Mortuary Technician and is looking for…
Embalmer Trailblazer – Call out for NHS employers
A trailblazer group is currently developing a level 5 apprenticeship standard for Embalmer and is looking for NHS…
Introducing the Healthcare Cleaning Operative Apprenticeship
Creating a highly skilled and professional health care cleaning workforce This month the new Healthcare Cleaning Operative Apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery. This exciting…
Play Therapist Trailblazer – Call out for NHS employers
A trailblazer group is currently developing a level 7 apprenticeship standard for Play Therapist and is looking for…
Submissions to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education in February 2020
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The Institute then puts…
Clinical Scientist – Standard submitted
The Clinical Scientist Trailblazer group is pleased to announce that the Level 7 Clinical Scientist standard was submitted to the Institute…
HASO Printables – What are T Levels?
Wondering what T Levels are? Download the printable below to help you understand.
New EPAOs live
The following apprenticeship standards have new End Point Assessment Organisations registered to offer end point assessment: Level 2 Adult Care Worker Level 3 …
Meet the Apprentice – Claire Bellezza
Featured in today’s Meet the Apprentice series is Claire Bellezza, a chartered manager apprentice from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Click here…
Clinical Photographer Standard – Call out for HEIs
A trailblazer group is currently developing a level 7 apprenticeship standard for Clinical Photography. With support from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education the trailblazer…
HASO Printables – How do I pay for Apprenticeship Training?
Confused about how apprenticeships are funded? Wondering what can and can’t be funded with the levy? Download the printables below to help you understand.
Nursing Associate NMC 2018 – End Point Assessment Plan Updated
A revised Nursing Associate End Point Assessment has been published today which lifts the restriction on the End Point Assessment Organisation being an…
Clinical Academic Professional – Consultation open
The Clinical Academic Professional Trailblazer group is pleased to announce that it has opened a consultation on a draft Apprenticeship Standard for Clinical…
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education – January 2020 updates
The following apprenticeship standards have been updated: Level 2: Adult Care Worker – minor amendment to standard Level 3: