1. Routes to Nursing careers via Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
ARU Course
Qualified to be:
Route 1:
Band 2/3 looking to develop
Assistant Practitioner to Nursing team
(Band 4)
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) – 20 months
Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5):
Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
Alternative route
BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult, Child or Mental Health
– 22 months (APL for L4/5)
Route 2:
Holder of FdSc looking to become RN
Registered Nurse - Adult, Child or Mental Health (Band 5)
Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6):
Registered Nurse
Route 3:
New hire commencing RN career route
BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult, Child or Mental Health
– 42 months
Registered Nurse - Adult, Child or Mental Health (Band 5)
Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6):
Registered Nurse