All students applying for the apprenticeship pathway, either the 2-year progression route or the 4-year direct entry route will need to be employed within a health care environment and working for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Apprenticeship students need to be nominated and supported by their employers.
The final degree award for this course is: Level 6 BSc (Hons) Nursing with NMC registration.
Learners will be taught in blocks of one week at a time, each comprising five days of teaching. Delivery of the course will be through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, laboratory sessions, practical sessions and self-directed study. Learners must also create a portfolio which will capture the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed throughout the programme and in the workplace.
Year 1
- Practice experience 1
- Foundations of Anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- Influence on Wellbeing
- Foundations for Field of Practice
Year 2
- Practice Experience 2
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Primary Care – The Patient Journey 1
- Acute Care – The Patient Journey 2
- Complex Care – The Patient Journey 3
Year 3
- Practice experience 3
- Leadership and service improvement
- Managing complexities in nursing practice
Year 4
- Practice experience
- Independent critical inquiry
Year 1
- Practice experience
- Independent critical inquiry
Year 2
- Practice Experience 3
- Independent critical inquiry
- Leadership and service improvement
- Managing complexities in nursing practice
The theoretical modules within the apprenticeship are evaluated through completion of assessments including assignments, case studies, examinations and poster presentations. Assessment of the required practice outcomes, clinical skills and professional behaviours will be undertaken in practice placements where the apprentices will be supported by practice assessors, practice supervisors and academic assessors.
All assessed work is subject to 麻豆影院 Quality Assurance processes, successful completion of all components will lead to Gateway and completion of the endpoint assessment at a final Single Tier Assessment Board.