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Apprenticeships & T Levels

An apprenticeship is a day-to-day job where you learn, gain experience/qualifications, and earn a salary. You are an employee with a contract of employment and are entitled to holiday leave and other benefits that an employer might offer you. While working you will complete a part time studying for a qualification linked to the job that you are doing, either in the workplace, or at a local college or specialist training provider.

Levels of apprenticeship:
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels.

  • Intermediate, Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE level
  • Advanced, Level  3  is equivalent to A level
  • Higher, Levels 4, 5, 6 & 7 are equivalent to Foundation degree and above
  • Degree, Levels 6 & 7 are equivalent to Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

Who can start an apprenticeship:
To start an apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

  • 16 or over
  • living in England
  • not in full-time education

See some examples of health and Social care related Apprenticeships at all levels below:

  • Level 2 - Adult Care worker: Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. This apprenticeship standard covers both adult care workers and personal assistants. It provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector. 

  • Level 3 - Team Leader/Supervisor: A team leader or supervisor is a first line management role, with operational and project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. On completion, apprentices may choose to register as Associate Members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of leadership and management, to support their professional career development and progression. 

  • Level 4 - Lead Practitioner in Adult care: Examples of job roles include Dementia Lead, Re-ablement Worker, Community Care/Support Officer,
    Reablement Support Workers/Officer, Telecare Assistant and Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer. 

  • Level 5 - Leader in Adult Care: A Leader in Adult Care has responsibility for managing community or residential based services; they may be a registered manager of a service, unit, deputy or assistant manager. The role of Leader in Adult Care in this standard also covers Personal Assistants who operate in a management role but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services. 

  • Level 6 - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship plus BA Hons Business & Management CMI: Online, undergraduate programme. 36 months + End Point Assessment. Aimed at first time managers and those existing managers who have workplace experience but lack formal training. 

  • Level 7 - Senior Leader Apprenticeship CMI​ with NHS Leadership Academy 'Rosalind Franklin' Award: Online, post-graduate programme. 15 months, including End Point Assessment. Aimed at senior leaders with strategic management experience who are keen to develop leadership skills and capabilities. 

An apprenticeship is a day-to-day job where you learn, gain experience/qualifications, and earn a salary. You are an employee with a contract of employment and are entitled to holiday leave and other benefits that an employer might offer you. While working you will complete a part time studying for a qualification linked to the job that you are doing, either in the workplace, or at a local college or specialist training provider.

Levels of apprenticeship:
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels.

  • Intermediate, Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE level
  • Advanced, Level  3  is equivalent to A level
  • Higher, Levels 4, 5, 6 & 7 are equivalent to Foundation degree and above
  • Degree, Levels 6 & 7 are equivalent to Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

Who can start an apprenticeship:
To start an apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

  • 16 or over
  • living in England
  • not in full-time education

See some examples of health and Social care related Apprenticeships at all levels below:

  • Level 2 - Adult Care worker: Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. This apprenticeship standard covers both adult care workers and personal assistants. It provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector. 

  • Level 3 - Team Leader/Supervisor: A team leader or supervisor is a first line management role, with operational and project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. On completion, apprentices may choose to register as Associate Members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of leadership and management, to support their professional career development and progression. 

  • Level 4 - Lead Practitioner in Adult care: Examples of job roles include Dementia Lead, Re-ablement Worker, Community Care/Support Officer,
    Reablement Support Workers/Officer, Telecare Assistant and Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer. 

  • Level 5 - Leader in Adult Care: A Leader in Adult Care has responsibility for managing community or residential based services; they may be a registered manager of a service, unit, deputy or assistant manager. The role of Leader in Adult Care in this standard also covers Personal Assistants who operate in a management role but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services. 

  • Level 6 - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship plus BA Hons Business & Management CMI: Online, undergraduate programme. 36 months + End Point Assessment. Aimed at first time managers and those existing managers who have workplace experience but lack formal training. 

  • Level 7 - Senior Leader Apprenticeship CMI​ with NHS Leadership Academy 'Rosalind Franklin' Award: Online, post-graduate programme. 15 months, including End Point Assessment. Aimed at senior leaders with strategic management experience who are keen to develop leadership skills and capabilities. 

Find a list of apprenticeship providers below offering a range of Health & Social Care apprenticeships from entry level all the way up to level 7. (Please note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement or recommendation)

Find a list of apprenticeship providers below offering a range of Health & Social Care apprenticeships from entry level all the way up to level 7. (Please note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement or recommendation)

Funding Support:

  • There are funding support options available, which you can find out more about here

  • Find guidance on how to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer to access funds to pay for apprenticeship training here

  • Considering hiring an apprentice? Find support here

Funding Support:

  • There are funding support options available, which you can find out more about here

  • Find guidance on how to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer to access funds to pay for apprenticeship training here

  • Considering hiring an apprentice? Find support here

T Levels are a 2-year qualification taken after GCSEs, which provide world-class technical and/or vocational education. They offer a head start towards a desired career.

T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, over the course of 2 years. T Level students spend 80% of their time in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is spent undertaking a meaningful 45-day industry placement with an employer, where students put these skills into action.

An industry placement provides students the chance to learn what a real career is like whilst continuing their studies. When and how the course is completed may differ slightly depending on the T Level, school or college and employer.

Like A levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if the student starts the qualification before the age of 19.

T Levels are a 2-year qualification taken after GCSEs, which provide world-class technical and/or vocational education. They offer a head start towards a desired career.

T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, over the course of 2 years. T Level students spend 80% of their time in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is spent undertaking a meaningful 45-day industry placement with an employer, where students put these skills into action.

An industry placement provides students the chance to learn what a real career is like whilst continuing their studies. When and how the course is completed may differ slightly depending on the T Level, school or college and employer.

Like A levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if the student starts the qualification before the age of 19.

See below a list of Gloucestershire T Level providers who offer Health & Social Care T Levels, including Adult Nursing and Health & Social Care Level 3 courses.

Please note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement or recommendation.

See below a list of Gloucestershire T Level providers who offer Health & Social Care T Levels, including Adult Nursing and Health & Social Care Level 3 courses.

Please note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement or recommendation.