Degree apprenticeships
There are a number of degree apprenticeships available for you to become an Allied Health Professional (AHP) within Greater Manchester.
Whats are the benefits of apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships offer routes into becoming an AHP through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning.
Work-based focus
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes which are designed to help employers train people for specific job roles.
The majority of learning exposure will take place in the work environment, augmented by knowledge, skills and behaviours gained through engagement with academic and clinical practitioners.
A blended approach
A degree apprenticeship allows you to combine university education, work-based learning and professional development.
In addition to getting a paid job you will work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard or framework.
A qualified success
On successful completion of training you will be awarded a degree or masters qualification.
You will also be eligible to apply for registration to practise and are eligible to apply for full membership with the relevant professional body.
How employers can access funding for apprenticeships
There are three ways to access funding to pay for apprenticeship training, this funding does not cover salary costs you will have to fund the apprentice’s salary.
Apprenticeship Levy
Employers with a pay bill over £3 million each year, pay the apprenticeship levy. Levy paying employers can spend their apprenticeship levy
funding on apprenticeship training.
Reserve government co-investment
If you don’t pay the apprenticeship levy
you can reserve funding, where the government pays 95% of the training costs and the employer pays the remaining 5%.
Levy Transfer
Levy paying employers can transfer some of their annual levy to other employers. These transfers cover 100% of the training costs of the apprenticeship (you still need to cover salary).
Degree apprenticeship courses
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Bury College
By the end of this apprenticeship, you’ll have the right skills and knowledge to work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s conditions, checking on their overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.
Operating Department Practice Apprenticeship
University of Bolton
This apprenticeship degree allows you to combine university education, work-based learning and professional development.
Physiotherapist Degree Apprenticeship
University of Salford
This degree, accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, equips you with the knowledge and skills required by physiotherapists to provide evidence-based healthcare.
Podiatrist Degree Apprenticeship
University of Salford
This degree apprenticeship provides a new route for developing and retaining the future podiatry workforce that is complementary to the academic route, ensuring that graduating apprentices are competent podiatrists able to meet the future needs of employers.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Bury College
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.