New apprenticeships Healthcare Support Worker
This apprenticeship is for anyone wanting to work as a Healthcare Support Worker who wants to provide treatment and care for patients. Healthcare support workers work in a range of settings e.g. outpatients, A&E and community.
Mandatory requirements
In order to meet the apprenticeship standard apprentices will be required to hold or achieve a:
- Minimum of Level 1 English and attempt Level 2 English
- Minimum of Level 2 Maths and attempt Level 2 Maths
- Complete the 15 standards required by the Care Quality Commission
- Any qualification that covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the standard.
Although it isn’t mandatory, Pearson recommends apprentices complete the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care.