Apprenticeship Update

New Apprenticeship standards Consultations –employer group membership Consultation on the draft Apprenticeship Standards for: Physiotherapist (Degree) – closed Friday 8th September Occupational Therapist (Degree) – closed Friday 8th September Podiatrist (Degree) –  closed Wednesday 12th September  

New Apprenticeship standards Consultations (IfA) Consultation closed on 11th September to: Approve the development of a proposed apprenticeship standard in Therapeutic Radiographer Approve the draft apprenticeship standard in Advanced Clinical Practitioner Level 7 Academic Professional Approve the assessment plan in Nursing Associate Education & Training - Learning Mentor (Level 3) Education & Training - Assessor Coach (Level 4)

Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Draft Assessment Plan Typically take 24 months Care Certificate is highly recommended Include a level 5 regulated qualification English and maths level 2 Approx. 3375 hours devoted to structured learning activities 2 placements totalling 675 hours other than primary place of employment

Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Draft Assessment Plan Independent end point assessment 1) Observation of practice (pass) - 60 minutes - providing nursing care to an individual or group 2) Professional discussion (pass or merit) - 90 minutes - based on two scenarios (written, video or picture and trigger question) - 15 minutes prep per discussion

New Apprenticeship standards Exceptions to the English and Maths Regular Minimum Requirements For People with Special Educational Needs, Learning Difficulties or Disabilities Adjusted minimum requirement of entry level 3 Have statement (SEN), EHC or LDA and Assessment evidence of not being able to achieve and Be able to achieve all other aspects and No specific industry requirements