Yes. The apprenticeship can be up to 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, meaning there’s no cost to levy-paying employers. For non-levy employers, the government typically funds up to 95% of the total cost, making it an affordable and effective way to train and develop skilled adult nursing support staff within your organisation.
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Adult Nursing Apprenticeship
Gain the skills and behaviours to provide safe, person-centred care in adult nursing. Over 21 months, blended learning and workplace training build confidence in duty of care, safeguarding, infection prevention, and health and safety.
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Course Overview
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Adult Nursing Apprenticeship
Course Overview
This Adult Nursing apprenticeship equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to work safely and effectively in an adult nursing setting. Over 21 months, learners gain hands-on experience and theoretical understanding to deliver high-quality, person-centred care under supervision.
The programme builds strong foundations in duty of care, safeguarding adults, health and safety, and infection prevention, alongside key skills in communication, promoting wellbeing, leadership, and quality improvement. Training blends online and face-to-face learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while applying knowledge directly in the workplace. Modules cover adult nursing practices, delegated care, mental health awareness, and preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA). On completion, learners earn a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Diploma and their Care Certificate if not already earned.
We also offer 4 other pathways of the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship – specialising in mental health, acquired brain injury, maternity support and allied health.
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Who is this for?
Who is the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Adult Nursing Apprenticeship suitable for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for those starting out—or already working—as adult nursing support workers in health and social care, supporting registered nurses and healthcare practitioners.
It’s perfect for people who want to gain recognised skills in delivering safe, person-centred care while developing the practical knowledge and behaviours needed for adult nursing practice.
It’s ideal for professionals who are:
- Working, or aspiring to work, as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker or Healthcare Support Worker
- Supporting registered nurses or other members of an adult nursing team
- Delivering healthcare support and wanting to strengthen skills in person-centred care, duty of care, safeguarding adults, and infection prevention
- Looking to progress into roles such as Assistant Practitioner, Senior Healthcare Support Worker, or moving towards degree-level study to become a Registered Nurse
Course Benefits
Course Benefits
This apprenticeship is designed to strengthen both individual capability and organisational outcomes. Learners gain nationally recognised qualifications, practical skills, and the confidence to deliver high-quality adult nursing care, while employers benefit from a motivated and competent workforce.
Benefits include:
- Achievement of a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Diploma and the Care Certificate
- Development of practical skills in person-centred care, duty of care, safeguarding adults, infection prevention, and health and safety
- Growth in leadership, communication, and quality improvement skills tailored to senior healthcare support worker roles
- A workforce aligned with adult nursing standards and best practice
- Improved staff retention through professional development opportunities
- Enhanced quality of patient care and support within the organisation
- Free Association of Apprentices (AoA) membership
- Tailored training and guidance from tend Development Coaches
Off-the-job hours
Off-The-Job Hours
Although it’s called ‘off-the-job’ training (OTJT), learners don’t need to spend their own free time completing this programme. Learning new skills and undertaking new role-specific duties can be done through a wide range of activities, all performed during working hours.
A good way for the learner to build up their required hours is by discussing and evidencing any learning and development activities they’ve undertaken that week. They can do this with you and their Development Coach. For more information about off-the-job hours and completing courses, read our handy guide.
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EPA
End Point Assesment EPA
This programme has a requirement for an End Point Assessment (EPA). Once all the programme’s modules have been covered and all evidence has been submitted, the EPA process will begin to complete the apprenticeship.
The EPA is the final stage of the apprenticeship. It’s conducted by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to determine whether the learner has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard. To ensure best possible results, tend® Development Coaches will fully prepare your apprentices for their assessment.
Employer guideLearner guide1. Completion of training
All apprenticeship requirements are achieved, including the portfolio, functional skills (if needed), and the required off-the-job training hours logged.
2. Internal Verification
The portfolio is verified and quality checked internally. Certification is claimed where relevant, ensuring all evidence is approved before Gateway.
3. Gateway and Registration
All evidence and documents are submitted at Gateway. The End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is engaged, and an assessor is allocated.
4. Assessment Planning
A planning meeting between the assessor, employer, and training provider confirms the assessment schedule, and any evidence submissions required.
5. Assessment Delivery
The Learner gives a presentation of their final project, showcasing all they have learned throughout the course.
6. Results and Certification
Assessment outcomes are graded (fail, pass, merit, or distinction) Certificates are issued, with resits or retakes available if required.
Course Modules
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