Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship

Decontamination Science Pathway

Apprenticeship Aim

To provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and competence to work safely and effectively within a decontamination department. The course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for routine maintenance and servicing tasks.

Apprenticeship Overview

• Five Mandatory Units covering Healthcare Science services, partnerships, personal development, working safely and managing human disease/disorder.
• Specialist Decontamination themes covering Health & Safety in the Healthcare Environment, Working in Healthcare Science, Disease & Infection, Cleaning, Decontamination & Waste Management, Decontamination and Infection Control, Infection control in Endoscopy.
• Development of a portfolio of evidence that includes workplace observations, witness testimony, professional discussion, case studies and assignments.

Examples of Entry Level Roles

• Theatre Sterile Services Technician/Central Sterile Services Technician/Operators/New to industry Managers and Technicians
• Autoclave /Washer Disinfectors process Technicians
• Those aspiring to launch a career in the industry

The standard units for the decontamination science pathway are shown below, however, customisation of pathways is available where necessary.

Progression

Apprentices have the opportunity to advance to the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship.

Assessment

Regular, on-programme assessment in the workplace of the apprentice’s development performance and competency to ensure full and sufficient evidence towards apprentice readiness to undertake the End Point Assessment.

Assessment Gateway

• Achievement of Level 1 English and Level 1 Mathematics qualifications and test taken for Level 2 English and Mathematics prior to taking the end point assessment (not required to pass at Level 2);
• Achievement of the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science;
• Satisfactory evidence, usually recorded in a portfolio, demonstrating that the apprentice has achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours set out in the Standard;
• Some evidence that the apprentice has developed an insight into their personal and professional development.

End Point Assessment

• Element 1 – Vocational Competence Observation
• Element 2 – Professional Practice Test
• Element 3 – Professional discussion informed by the evidence presented