Potential Earnings
£54,383.84
Health and Social Care - Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Health and Social Care
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 2
Apprenticeship introduction
This apprenticeship is perfect for 16-21 year old learners who wish to work in health and social care but need to obtain the level 2 qualification alongside this. The Level 2 Health & Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship is designed as an entry point into the sector.
You will work across health and social care settings, including GP’s and hospitals or as part of a community team within individuals homes. The foundation apprenticeship prepares you with core knowledge, skills, and behaviours that lead into more specialist roles.
Apprenticeship information
8 months
Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship
You will need 3’s or equivalent in English Language and Maths. Some employers may require additional qualifications depending on the role
You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job, but we can assist you in finding a placement.
Adults who are aged 16-21 with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.
This apprenticeship includes a knowledge test and practical assessment. Requirements for this apprenticeship will mean having 6 hours per week off the job training to work on the qualification.
You can progress to a standard Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship after completing the foundation programme.
Careers related to this course
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Average Earnings
£36,663.74
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
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Health, Social and Child Care Services
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Natural Sciences
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