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Technical education progression profile

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship

Technical education progression to

Technical education progression profiles show the range of opportunities available following completion of a technical education product, such as a T Level. This could include a range of technical education options, such as apprenticeships, higher education (for example degrees) and employment opportunities.

Skills England has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated occupational standard. New progression options will be added as occupational standards are updated, and as we continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts.

It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.

Foundation Apprenticeship

Level 2

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship

Technical Education

Technical education options could include apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) and Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships might also be marked as, not applicable, accelerated or to be confirmed. Please use the glossary to find out more.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Care services

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Adult care worker

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Lead adult care worker

Health and science

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Healthcare support worker

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Adult nursing support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Allied health profession therapy support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Children and young people support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Diagnostic imaging support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Maternity support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Mental health support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Senior healthcare support worker - Theatre support

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Technical Qualification

Level 2

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Healthcare Support (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Healthcare Support (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist in Technology Enabled Care (Certificate)


Work

This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Level 2-3

Career Progression may include

  • Adult care worker
  • Adult carer
  • Care assistant
  • Care worker
  • Carer
  • Home care support worker
  • Key worker in day services
  • Key worker in domiciliary services
  • Key worker in residential settings
  • Learning disability support worker
  • Personal assistant
  • Relief team worker
  • Support worker - supported living
  • Mental health support worker
  • Healthcare support worker
  • Healthcare assistant
  • Nursing assistant
  • Support worker
Level 4-5
Level 6-7