Health and Healthcare Science update June 2018
Thu Jun 21 16:02:00 UTC 2018
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This June update covers qualification withdrawals and reviews within the Health and Healthcare Science Sector.
Qualification withdrawal:
| Qualification title | Number | Registration end date | Certification end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare Science | 601/5722/7 | 31/07/2018 | 31/07/2020 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Dental Technology Techniques | 601/7567/9 | 31/08/2018 | 31/08/2020 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 6 Award in Children's Eye Care (Contact Lenses | 601/8118/7 | 31/10/2018 | 31/10/2020 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 6 Certificate in Children's Eye Care | 601/8119/9 | 31/10/2018 | 31/10/2020 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 6 Award in Children's Eye Care | 601/8120/5 | 31/10/2018 | 31/10/2020 |
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare Science 601/5722/7 is replaced by the new Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science 603/2313/9, which is aligned to the new Healthcare Science associate apprenticeship standard.
Extended for a new review date:
| Qualification title | Number | New Registration end date | New Certification end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector (QCF) | 500/6512/9 | 31/09/2018 | 30/09/2019 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace | 601/1241/4 | 31/09/2019 | 30/09/2020 |
| Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Award in Reviewing Health and Safety procedures in the Workplace (QCF) | 600/3859/7 | 31/09/2019 | 30/09/2020 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate For Optometric Clinical Assistant | 601/1839/8 | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate For Ophthalmic Dispensing Assistant | 601/1796/5 | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Optical Dispensing | 601/1841/6 | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines (QCF) | 600/2632/7 | 31/09/2019 | 31/09/2020 |
Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health
The following qualifications are now available in Wales and have been added to the apprenticeship frameworks where these apply:
- 601/0117/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health have been extended in Wales until 31/12/2019.
- 600/9666/4- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health have been extended in Wales until 31/12/2019.
Frameworks these apply to include:
- FR04188 - Health (Pathology Support) (Wales)
- FR04190 - Health (Healthcare Support Services) (Wales)
- FR04193 - Health (Emergency Care Assistance) (Wales)
- FR04260 - Health (Clinical Healthcare Support) (Wales)
- FR04261 - Health (Perioperative Support) (Wales)
- FR04262 - Health (Maternity and Paediatric Support) (Wales)
- FR04263 - Health (Allied Health Profession Support) (Wales)