Learning & Skills

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARELEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP

Entry RequirementsAdvanced Apprentices will need a GCSE or Functional Skill Maths and English qualification, experience of working in a care role and hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications to be completed • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for

England (QCF) • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

(QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skills English • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths • Employment Rights and Responsibilities • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Length of programme 18 months

Mandatory modules• Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or

Children’s and Young People’s Settings Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

• Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

• Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care Or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

• Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care

• The Role of The Health and Social Care Worker• Promote Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social

Care • Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and

Social Care • Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health

and Social Care

Example optional modules• Understand Theories of Relationships and Social Networks• Introduction to Personalisation in Social Care• Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort• Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care• Provide Support to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday

Life • Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and

Facilities

Day-to-day activitiesTasks undertaken by apprentices will vary depending on the level and sector in which they are employed. Tasks may include undertaking personal care such as assistance with dressing, feeding, washing and toileting, providing advice, encouragement and emotional and psychological support.

AssessmentApprentices will be required to produce evidence using e-portfolio software. A Skills Coach will visit once a month to observe apprentices. Some diploma units and functional skills include tests which need to be taken at a training centre.

Potential future job roles• Senior residential/community care worker• Health support assistant• Day care assistant

To find out more call 0300 111 8030, email skills@entrust-ed.co.uk or visit www.entrustskills.co.uk