Health and social care foundation apprenticeship Apprenticeship in South West

Level 2 · 8 months · Funding band: £3,000

2 providers deliver this apprenticeship in South West:

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Employer: 3.0

Lifetime is a UK apprenticeships training provider focused on helping employers upskill, reskill and...

Employer: 4.0

Achievement Training Limited (ATL) is a private training organisation based in Plymouth city centre,...

Reference: 811
Level: Level 2
Typical Duration: 8 months
Sector: Health and science
Description: Health and care support assistants work in a range of health and care settings, for example in a care home, hospital, General Practice, as part of community team and in individuals’ homes where their wider team may include workers from both health and social care. Foundation apprenticeships introduce skills for a range of jobs in a sector, and provide general skills for work. After a foundation, apprentices can specialise and do a standard level 2 or 3 apprenticeship. Employers get an incentive payment for foundation apprenticeships, as well as government funding for training and assessment costs.

Maximum funding: £3,000
Apprentices aged 16 to 24: Fully funded by the government
Aged 25 and over: Non-levy employers pay £150 (5%). Levy payers use their levy, then pay £750 (25%) once it runs out.

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