What is an Apprentice?

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What is an apprentice?

Apprentices are paid a wage and receive standard employee benefits, including holiday pay, while they learn and progress towards achieving their chosen qualification. This approach allows your businesses to cultivate a highly skilled workforce while providing people aged 16 and over with valuable career pathways and excellent earning potential.

Apprentices need at least 20% off-the-job training. Training providers and employers work together to ensure learning takes place outside of normal work hours. It's important to keep track of this training, especially for apprentices who don't have day release, as it will be checked.

Supporting NHS Staff in Delivering High-Quality Clinical Services

As an NHS staff member, your role in laboratory services is critical to providing accurate and timely diagnostic services that support clinical decision-making and enhance patient care. This downloadable document provides an overview of essential laboratory methodologies, best practices, and professional development opportunities tailored for NHS QA/QC laboratory professionals delivered across our 12-month (+EPA) apprenticeship programme.