Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant
Course Information
The apprenticeship is aligned to professional recognition within the NHS and
other healthcare providers. Apprentices will be assessed at several stages
during their apprenticeship, this includes:
- A vocational competence observation
- A professional practice test
- A professional discussion
- This apprenticeship will also include the completion of a L2 Diploma in
Healthcare Science and completion of all of these elements will lead to the
graded apprenticeship award
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Assessment Types
- A vocational competence observation
- A professional practice test
- A professional discussion
Entry Requirements
Career Progression
This apprenticeship can either lead straight into a Healthcare Science Assistant role or progression onto the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship.Similar Courses
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Duration
18 months and 3 months for EPA
Study Type
Full time
Course Code
78576-01
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Course Facts
Salaries typically range from £18,500 to £22,000, depending on the student’s qualifications at entry.
The working week is usually 37 hours and as with any role within the NHS will include shifts and on-call duties.
There are over 50,000 healthcare scientists working in the NHS and public health services with almost 50 different science specialisms.
