If you are interested in Nursing and support roles in Social Care there are several options available. For registered roles there are apprenticeship routes for Registered Nurse and Nursing Associate programmes. These programmes comprise academic and practice components building knowledge, skills and experience in health and social care.
New guidance from Health Education England about the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship enables apprentices to come together as a diverse group of learners from a variety of different health, social and voluntary care organisations including mental health, acute trusts, community settings, nursing homes, hospices and GP practices.
If you would like information on Trainee Nursing Associates please refer to this page for more information and guidance.
Please contact the Workforce Development Training and Education Team workforcetraining&education@devon.gov.uk for more information or a chat about any of these roles or other routes that are available
| Courses | Entry requirements | Length of study |
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Petroc college, University of Bolton |
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above/ Functional skills level 2 maths and English Level three qualification which is health related such as a BTEC National Diploma, Access to HE qualification or A levels. |
Full time, Three years, North Devon |
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult health) University of Plymouth |
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Plus, one of the following: Minimum of two A levels, Access to HE Diploma, BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF , Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate |
Full time, Three years, Plymouth, Exeter, Truro |
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MNurs (Hons) Nursing (adult health and mental health) Integrated masters programme with BSc (Hons) nursing course University of Plymouth |
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Plus, one of the following: Minimum of two A levels, Access to HE Diploma, BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma |
Full time, Four years, Plymouth, Exeter, Truro |
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University of Exeter |
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or 4, or above. A-Level: BBB IB: 30 BTEC: DDM |
Full time, Four years, Exeter St Luke’s campus |
Assistant practitioner
There is also an apprentice route to Assistant Practitioner. Assistant Practitioners work across a variety of Health and Social Care organisations providing direct care. Their education and experience enables them to work in health and social care teams, contributing to the delivery of high quality care.
Like the Nursing Associate the educational preparation programme is 2 years, achieving a L5 qualification and comprises academic study with practice experience. On successful completion the student is able to apply for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner posts within the NHS and Health and Social Care organisations.
Access these links for information about the role for the Assistant Practitioner:
- NHS information on assistant practitioner
- Royal college of nursing, how to become an assistant practitioner
| Course | Entry requirements | Length of study |
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FdSc Assistant practitioner health and social care apprenticeship |
Level 3 QCF Health and Social Care or equivalent Level 2 GCSE grade C or above in both English and maths or equivalent L2 Functional Skills English and maths Care Certificate or equivalent |
Two years, North Devon, Mid Devon |
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FdSc Assistant Practitioner higher apprenticeship
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Maths and English at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent Minimum of 48 UCAS points One of the following; A Levels, BTEC, Access to higher education diploma, NVQ level 3 |
Two years, South Devon College |