Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship

General Pathway

Apprenticeship Overview

To provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and competence to work safely and effectively within a healthcare setting. 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 themes covering Health & Safety in the Healthcare Environment, Working in Healthcare Science, Quality standards and Patient Care, Disease & Infection, Cleaning, Decontamination & Waste Management
• Development of a portfolio of evidence that includes workplace observations, witness testimony, professional discussion, case studies and assignments.

Examples of Entry Level Roles

• Suggested for a range of entry level roles within generic healthcare – optional units tailored

The standard units for the general 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