- Framework:
- Healthcare Science Associate
- Level:
- 3/4
Healthcare Science Associate: Supports the work of HCS Practitioners in performing high quality, safe diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring technical and scientific procedures from conception to end of life in job roles within hospitals, general practice and other settings in the healthcare sector and across all areas of HCS.
Pathway options and levels
Healthcare Science Associate - Level 4
Supports the job role of a Healthcare Science Associate worker.
Further information
Duration
Level 4: 18 months
Progression routes
Level 4: Learners may progress from this pathway onto further qualifications specific to their work context which may be in other healthcare and related services. These may include qualifications or other work-related education and training to support Continuing Professional Development.
Learners may also progress from this pathway into Higher Education undertaking a range of related degrees.
Qualifications
Level 4: BTEC Diploma in Healthcare Science.
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 4
Level 4 - Apprentices should:
- Typically, be aged 18 years or older
- Demonstrate previous learning in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Have achieved a level 3 qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience
- Adhere to the standards of GSP which sets out the standards of behaviour, practice and personal conduct that underpin the delivery of HCS appropriate to the role or work undertaken
- Show enthusiasm for working in the health sector
- Have achieved literacy, numeracy, communication and digital literacy skills on which the apprentice will build
- Undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks (this is needed as apprentices may or will come into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults)
- Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work shifts
- 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).