693 approved UK apprenticeship standards

UK Apprenticeships

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30 standards · L3,5 · Health and science
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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

Assistant practitioner (health)

Higher · Level 5Nursing and Midwifery

Providing, supervising and coordinating high-quality and compassionate health and social care for a wide range of people.

2 years💷 £12,000 fundedST0215

Associate continuing healthcare practitioner

Higher · Level 5Nursing and Midwifery

Planning and commissioning care for people with complex health and social care needs.

2 years💷 £10,000 fundedST0786

Clinical dental technician

Higher · Level 5Nursing and Midwifery

Clinical dental technicians (CDT) are General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental professionals who provide complete dentures direct to patients and other dental devices such as partial dentures to the…

2 yearsST1433

Dairy technologist

Higher · Level 5Subjects Allied to Medicine

Providing expert technical advice and support on a variety of aspects of dairy production and activities.

3 yearsST0393

Dental technician

Higher · Level 5Nursing and Midwifery

Design, manufacture, modify and repair custom-made dental appliances. Typically the work is undertaken in a dental laboratory on a prescription from a dentist. The work can broadly be split into crown and bridge,…

3 yearsST1432

Embalmer

Higher · Level 5Creative Arts and Design

To preserve, sanitise and present a deceased person, ensuring confidentiality, minimising risks to public heath and assisting the bereaved by contributing to a healthy grieving process.

3 yearsST0890

Health play specialist

Higher · Level 5Childcare & Early Years

Health play specialists provide therapeutic play interventions to support children from birth to young adulthood in healthcare settings.

2 yearsST0829

Hearing aid dispenser

Higher · Level 5Subjects Allied to Medicine

Assess hearing and provide aftercare for hearing aids.

Career path: Hearing aid dispensers
2 yearsST0600

Nursing associate (NMC 2018)

Higher · Level 5Nursing and Midwifery

Providing care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.

Career path: Nursing associates
2 years💷 £15,000 fundedST0827

Outdoor learning specialist

Higher · Level 5Education and Teaching

Design, planning and delivery of programmes that provide learning and change using outdoor activities and experiences.

2 years💷 £13,000 fundedST0945

Technician scientist

Higher · Level 5Biological Sciences

Working in a laboratory and using various scientific techniques.

3 yearsST0597

Vision rehabilitation specialist

Higher · Level 5Subjects Allied to Medicine

Empower people with visual impairments to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

2 yearsST0431