Apprentices can expect to be doing work based learning with an employer and to be employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week. The apprenticeship will include as listed below –

• NVQ in Health and Social Care L2 or L3 
• Certificate in Health & Social Care L2 or L3
• Key Skill in Application of Number L1 or L2
• Key Skill in Communication L1 or L2

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are generally no laid down minimum entry requirements for Foundation/Modern Apprenticeships. However, apprentices are expected to successfully satisfy the following criteria:

• In paid employment for at least 16 hours per week.
• Living or working in Wales.
• Undertake Initial Assessment.
• Successfully undertake skills assessment in literacy & numeracy.

• Employer agreement & understanding of Framework process.
• Occupy a work role that is consistent with the level of qualification.

FOUNDATION MODERN APPRENTICE (LEVEL 2)
Care Practitioner
Support Worker
 
MODERN APPRENTICE (LEVEL 3)
Apprentices engaging on a level 3 programme should hold supervisory responsibilities or occupy a role involving specialist tasks with a relevant degree of autonomy or independence.

COURSE COSTS
Foundation/Modern Apprenticeships are funded by the Welsh Assembly Government with support from the European Social Fund.  Consequently, no course fees are payable.

Further information can be found at:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk
http://www.ccwales.org.uk