693 approved UK apprenticeship standards

UK Apprenticeships

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32 standards · L2,3,4 · Health and science
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Cleaning hygiene operative

Intermediate · Level 2Cleaning & Facilities

Providing a hygienically clean environment in which service users, staff and other users can thrive, work and develop.

1 yearST0843

Community activator coach

Intermediate · Level 2Fitness & Leisure

Planning, leading and coaching physical activities for people of all ages in the community.

1y 6mST0478

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship

Foundation · EntrySubjects Allied to Medicine

Health and care support assistants work in a range of health and care settings, for example in a care home, hospital, General Practice, as part of community team and in individuals’ homes where their wider team may…

8 monthsFA0007

Healthcare science assistant

Intermediate · Level 2Nursing and Midwifery

Carrying out routine technical and scientific procedures and support within hospitals, doctor surgeries and other healthcare settings for a wide range of people.

1y 2mST0218

Healthcare support worker

Intermediate · Level 2Nursing and Midwifery

Providing high-quality and compassionate healthcare.

Career path: Healthcare Assistant
8 months💷 £3,000 fundedST0216

Leisure team member

Intermediate · Level 2Fitness & Leisure

Support, enhance and deliver the day to day operations and services of a leisure or fitness facility.

1y 6m💷 £5,000 fundedST0390

Pharmacy services assistant

Intermediate · Level 2Subjects Allied to Medicine

Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services.

Career path: Pharmacy dispensing assistants
1 year💷 £5,000 fundedST0299

Ambulance support worker (emergency, urgent and non-urgent)

Advanced · Level 3Nursing and Midwifery

Provide care and clinical support for emergency (999), urgent or unscheduled care calls.

Career path: Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
1y 1m💷 £7,000 fundedST0627

Animal technologist

Advanced · Level 3Subjects Allied to Medicine

Working with laboratory animals.

2 yearsST0058

Clinical coder

Advanced · Level 3Subjects Allied to Medicine

Reading medical notes or records and analysing the contents which then translate into alphanumeric codes that accurately represent the patient’s stay.

Career path: Clinical coders
1y 6m💷 £5,000 fundedST0535

Community health and wellbeing worker

Advanced · Level 3Subjects Allied to Medicine

To work in partnership with individuals and their communities to identify and address health and wellbeing needs, improve health, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities.

Career path: Community Health Worker
1 year💷 £7,000 fundedST0958

Community sport and health officer

Advanced · Level 3Sport and Exercise Science

Engaging people in sport and physical activity across local communities.

Career path: Sports development officers
1y 4m💷 £9,000 fundedST0093

Dental nurse

Advanced · Level 3Nursing and Midwifery

Assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support and a high level of patient care.

1y 6mST1431

Food industry technologist

Advanced · Level 3Manufacturing & Production

Making sure food and drink products are of the right quality and safe to eat and drink.

2 yearsST0198

Laboratory technician

Advanced · Level 3Biological Sciences

Providing routine and one-off testing and technical support in a scientific laboratory environment.

2 years💷 £21,000 fundedST0248

Metrology technician

Advanced · Level 3Engineering and Technology

Using, designing and repairing equipment for taking measurements.

3 yearsST0282

Mortuary technician

Advanced · Level 3Public Services & Government

Ensure the effective operation of the mortuary and to assist colleagues in providing dignified care of the deceased.

1y 6m💷 £13,000 fundedST0889

Optical assistant 2022

Advanced · Level 3Retail & Sales

Helping customers in the optical retail environment.

1y 6m💷 £8,000 fundedST1377

Outdoor activity instructor

Advanced · Level 3Fitness & Leisure

Supervising and guiding children and adults in activities and pastimes.

1 year💷 £6,000 fundedST0479

Peer worker

Advanced · Level 3Subjects Allied to Medicine

Work alongside other professionals in hospital, justice and community settings.

1y 3m💷 £5,000 fundedST0896

Personal trainer

Advanced · Level 3Fitness & Leisure

Coaching clients (on a one to one and small group basis) towards their health and fitness goals.

Career path: Personal Trainer
1y 3m💷 £4,000 fundedST0302

Pharmacy technician (integrated)

Advanced · Level 3Subjects Allied to Medicine

Assisting the pharmacist in chemists and hospital dispensaries.

2 yearsST0300

Prosthetic and orthotic technician

Advanced · Level 3Engineering and Technology

Designing and manufacturing custom made devices to meet specification such as artificial limbs and spinal bracing

1y 6m💷 £6,000 fundedST0632

Senior healthcare support worker

Advanced · Level 3Nursing and Midwifery

Providing high-quality and compassionate specialist health and social care for a range of people.

Career path: Senior care workers n.e.c.
2 years💷 £9,000 fundedST0217

Sporting excellence professional

Advanced · Level 3Sport and Exercise Science

Able to competently perform the professional sport in which they train such as; cricket, football, rugby league, rugby union and equestrianism.

1y 6m💷 £10,000 fundedST0524

Associate ambulance practitioner

Higher · Level 4Biological Sciences

Responding to 999 and urgent calls, and providing emergency care for people as part of an ambulance crew.

1y 6m💷 £15,000 fundedST0287

Healthcare science associate

Higher · Level 4Nursing and Midwifery

Working in hospitals, primary care and other healthcare settings, carrying out routine technical and scientific procedures. Supporting healthcare science (HCS) practitioners and clinical scientists.

2 yearsST0220

Hygiene specialist

Higher · Level 4Cleaning & Facilities

Provide specialist hygiene services in areas such as closed plants, sterile environments, food production and laboratories.

2 years💷 £12,000 fundedST0873

Mammography associate

Higher · Level 4Subjects Allied to Medicine

Operating specialist equipment used to screen people for breast cancer.

1 yearST0583

Oral health practitioner

Higher · Level 4Subjects Allied to Medicine

Performing a range of oral health preventive procedures which involve working in a patient's mouth.

Career path: Dental hygienists
1y 2m💷 £9,000 fundedST0542

Orthodontic therapist

Higher · Level 4Nursing and Midwifery

A registered professional who fits, adjusts and removes braces to patient’s teeth, working to the prescription of an orthodontist or dentist competent in orthodontics. They provide holistic advice on maintaining oral…

1y 1mST1434

Sports coach

Higher · Level 4Sport and Exercise Science

Use sports knowledge and skills to create and deliver coaching programmes.

Career path: Sports coaches, instructors and officials n.e.c.
1y 6m💷 £9,000 fundedST0770