1. Apprenticeship Update

2. 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  

3. 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)

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 hours devoted to structured learning activities
2 placements totalling 675 hours other than primary place of employment

5. 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

6. 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