To successfully achieve this qualification, the apprentice will need to achieve:

• The healthcare support worker standard 
• The Level 2 Diploma in Care will also be undertaken as part of this course to assist in building up an evidence portfolio for the end-point assessment
• Maths and English Functional skills at level 1 (unless exempt if have equivalent)
• Take the exam for Maths and English Functional skills at level 2
• Achieve the Care Certificate
• Successfully achieve a grade in the end-point assessment

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably to include English, maths and science, or completion of our Future Pathways course. 
• You will need to be employed, or find employment, in a relevant role.

Once on the apprenticeship, a suitably qualified assessor will be assigned that will visit the workplace regularly. Assessment plans will be completed and 12 weekly reviews to keep the apprentice on target. They will support with collection of the required evidence needed for the qualification through different assessment methods such as; professional discussion, observations, written questions, verbal questions, witness statements and training and support to complete written assignments.

The end-point assessment consists of:

• A multiple-choice test 
• An observation of practice undertaken in the workplace 
• An evidence portfolio completed by the apprentice with an interview