Apprenticeship Standard: Nursing Associate L5

Your course will involve training in clinical practice through a combination of short and longer placements in a range of health settings, nursing fields and across the lifespan to give you a broad experience and understanding of working as a Nursing Associate. Some of these placements can be provided by your employer and you will also have access to our extensive network of partners for external placements where needed.

 From the start of your apprenticeship, you will need to be employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in an appropriate healthcare setting where you can train as a Nursing Associate

If you are not already employed in a health or social care setting, you should contact NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations in your area to check if they are recruiting nursing associate apprentices

You will need to hold a minimum of Level 2 mathematics and English qualifications on entry.

These can be GCSEs (or acceptable international equivalents) or Functional Skills
You will also need a Level 3 qualification or Under some circumstances, we will accept two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting.

Examples of eligible Level 3 qualifications include:

• A-Level
• BTEC National Diploma (pass) or Certificate (merit)
• Advanced or higher apprenticeship in health and social care
• NVQ (subject-related)

You will have access to our Learning Resource centres and fantastic tutors, they will support you throughout your course, ensuring you have what you need to succeed

The course fees are shared between the government and employers, further costs may include (but are not limited to):

• Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
• Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body at the end of the course may incur further costs.