Perioperative Support

Framework:

Perioperative Support

Level:

3/4

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Perioperative Support Workers are an integral part of surgical teams, and their job responsibilities are considerable.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 3: 18-24 months

Level 4: 24 months

Progression routes

Levels 3 and 4 - Routes into: 

• HEI programmes

Qualifications

Level 3: Diploma in Perioperative Support.

Level 4: Diploma in Perioperative Practice (Scrub Pathway).

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 3

Level 3: Applicants may enter via a range of routes, including from:

• work
• work experience
• school
• college
• training and/or experience which may include a portfolio showing what they have done

Applicants may have already achieved a range of qualifications eg:

• Essential Skills Wales
• Welsh Baccalaureate
• Welsh Baccalaureate with Principal Learning
• foundation learning at level 1
• Other level 1 qualifications
• GCSEs in related subjects eg Health and Social Care or ICT

Personal Attributes

Employers look for health sector apprentices who are:

• Well Organised
• Able to work with large amounts of information and data
• Conscientious
• Discreet
• Respectful
• Personable

They also expect them to:

• Be able to work in a team

• Carry out their duties meticulously

• Show enthusiasm for working in the health sector
• Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build

• Have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform some aspects of the job roles (eg assisting in moving and handling)
• Be willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks (this is needed as apprentices may come into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults)
• Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work shifts
• Individual Healthcare sector employers may have additional employment entry requirements e.g. a current driving licence would also be an advantage (and may be necessary for some roles).

Level 4: Must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification e.g., Level 3 Perioperative Support or Level 3 Maternity and Paediatric Support and should also:

• Show enthusiasm for working in the health sector
• Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build
• Have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform some aspects of the job roles (e.g., assisting in moving and handling of people)
• Be willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks
• Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work rotas

Individual health sector employers may have additional employment entry requirements e.g., a current driving licence would also be an advantage (and may be necessary for some roles).

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