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This framework aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to become competent in supporting the wider healthcare team. Various support roles exist within the health sector (e.g. porter, housekeeper, switchboard operator, catering, gardener, records management etc). These roles are central to the smooth running of healthcare services. Designed as a work-based programme this framework includes qualifications at Level 2 and 3. This framework and the qualifications within it have been designed and developed with a wide range of stakeholders including employers. The average duration... Read More

This framework aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to become competent to work as a Dental Nurse. The role of a Dental Nurse is regulated by the General Dental Council and an individual can apply to join the register upon satisfactory completion of a registerable qualification. The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing are registerable qualifications. Dental Nurses provide 'chair-side support' for the clinical team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Hygienists, Clinical Den... Read More

The Health (Pharmacy Services) Framework supports individuals in the Pharmacy sector, as part of the wider healthcare team. This Framework supports:

• Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistants at Level 2
• Pharmacy Technicians at Level 3

Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians are an essential part of the pharmacy team and work under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist in order to provide medicines for patients in a safe and correct manner. The average duration for completion of this framework at Level 2 is 15 months and for Level ... Read More

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This apprenticeship is designed to meet the needs of employers for an expansion of training programmes, to widen recruitment and to improve retention as well as to provide progression opportunities to and within the health and fitness industry at a range of levels. The Foundation Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness is designed for those individuals who are either already employed in the fitness industry or who are looking to enter the industry and further develop their knowledge and skills to progress within the sector. The framework is also suitable for those wishing to change career... Read More

Laboratory and science technicians cover a broad range of occupational roles from those who support scientists and engineers in research and development work to those who provide quality assurance or analytical science services. They can also be found in schools, colleges and universities supporting teachers of science and technical learning. This framework is based on a previous framework for Laboratory Technicians jointly issued by Cogent and Semta. It is designed for laboratory and science technicians who carry out routine laboratory and science based operations and those involved in ... Read More

The Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media (Level 3 and 4) is aimed at learners who are interested in developing the skills needed by Creative Industries employers: a fusion of creativity, technology and business. In Wales, industry requested an update to the existing Level 3 framework, to reflect changes in roles with production and to widen the options for craft and technical learning. The Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media (Level 3) combines workplace skills with a range of units for Broadcast, Film, Games Development, Interactive and Web Media roles. Creative Skill... Read More

The Equine Foundation, Apprenticeship and Higher Apprenticeship framework has been designed with industry in Wales to provide learners entering the profession with the skills and knowledge to work in the sector. The minimum duration of the Foundation Apprenticeship is 18 months, Apprenticeship is 24 months and Higher Apprenticeship - Yard Manager is 18 months and Rider and Horse Trainer is 24 months. At Levels 2 and 3, there are three pathways covering the main areas of employment within the industry: Horse Care, Racehorse Care and Harness Horse Care. Job opportunities include: Assistant Gr... Read More