Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
18 Months
START WAGE
£20,500/yr
SOC CODE
6141
Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Grade 2/E in Maths and English
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
Typical Learning Modules:
• The Care Certificate
• Person-Centred Care
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Infection Control
• Safeguarding
Certification Outcome
Level 2/3 RQF Diploma in Care & Care Certificate
Top Training Providers
- NHS Health Education England (HEE)
- City & Guilds
- Highfield Qualifications
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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