Celebrating Apprenticeship Week

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• MSc DA in Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Birmingham

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I was explained by management apprenticeship route was the best way for me to access ACP programme.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• Transition from specialist physiotherapist to trainee advanced clinical practitioner. Learning additional nursing skills and therefore becoming even more holistic autonomous practitioner. Also becoming independent prescriber – for me personally great achievement.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• Transition into b8a ACP role and further development in four pillars of ACP.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• Take the apprenticeship opportunity given and you will not regret!!!

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• BSc Physiotherapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship – is a 4 year, part time course which allows me to build on my academic and practical knowledge already gained from my current employment while allowing me to develop further knowledge and skills which are required to be an autonomous physiotherapist on completion of the course. 
  Currently I attend University one day a week on day release from work during term time throughout the 4-year course. There are also 5 clinical placements within the course which I am really looking forward to.

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I have worked within a multi disciplinary team for many years within the community alongside Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist. Having been exposed to these different roles I have always felt more drawn to Physiotherapy and the impact they can have on a person’s life enabling and supporting people to restore movement and function following an injury, illness or disability.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• As I am currently in year 1. I have only just completed the first two modules, Introduction to the Physiotherapy Profession and Human Anatomy and Movement Analysis. So my greatest achievements so far is finally being successful in gaining a place on this course (after many years of trying) and passing the Human Anatomy and Movement Analysis module.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• I plan to continue to work within MPFT as a qualified Physiotherapist.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• I would encourage anyone thinking about applying onto the apprenticeship to GO FOR IT! I am truly grateful for this opportunity and have made some great friends along the way so far who I am sure I will be friends with for many years after qualifying.

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship (SLDA) Level 7.

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I wanted to develop my leadership skills further and from looking at this apprenticeship, I could see how the learning from each of the modules could benefit the work i was currently doing, and it fit nicely with the timeframes.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• Completing the University Masters of Business Administration Masters, and also completing the CMI apprenticeship end point assessment.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• It has just completed, and I’m hoping to look to do a Professional Doctorate or Doctorate of Business Admin next, to further enhance my knowledge and skills.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• There is a lot to learn academically and practically and at the start it can seem daunting, but if you can match the modules to the work you currently do, it will help with this, and use your work knowledge and experience to enhance the apprenticeship.  Always try and look and plan to the end of the modules or the apprenticeship as a whole, as this helps you understand what needs to be done and when, and can help with balancing work/study/life. 

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• I am currently on the level 3 Digital Marketing apprenticeship, it’s an 18 month apprenticeship that involves marketing principles, business principles and the principles of coding. At the moment I’m going into Newcastle College once a week for the lectures on coding to prepare for the exam coming up at the end of February. 

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I was looking to gain further qualifications and develop new skills whilst also wanting to get a job in the area of work that I enjoy after finishing Sixth Form, so the digital marketing apprenticeship was ideal.  

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• I have passed every mock exam for the principles of coding that we have done so far in the lectures. There is still a few topics left to cover but I feel confident that I will be able to pass the main exam. 

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• I would like to stay on with the team that I work with. After completing the apprenticeship I will also hopefully be able to bring new ideas to the ongoing projects with regards to marketing and advertisement. 

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• I would definitely go for it, I feel much better learning whilst also working the job. It will help you to gain a range of skills and aid your personal growth. 

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• I am currently on the Level 6 Social Work Degree Apprenticeship, in my final year. This apprenticeship lasts for 3 years and you remain in employment for the duration of the apprenticeship and generally attend University 1 day a week. It involves, meeting and engaging with new people, expanding your skills and all things social work.

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• When I was in school, I always had a passion for supporting people and I was keen to find employment where I would thrive and achieve my goals. I firstly started on a Level 3 apprenticeship and after successful completion of this, was afforded the opportunity to complete my Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• I received an award for my academic achievements in my first year as a Social Work Apprentice from the University.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• I am hopeful I will be successfully complete my degree and I am hopeful to continue in the Mental Health Social Care team.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• It is a fantastic opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, as well as academic achievements. It is essential you find a subject you enjoy and have a keen interest in.

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• I am enrolled on the social work apprenticeship, this involves a blended approach of one day at university and study in my own time using the resources provided by the university and work.

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• At the age of 53 I would not be able to step out of work to study full time and would struggle to study part time and maintain a full time job. As well as the benefits of the work/life/study balance, the apprenticeship really supports/reflects my current role. The subjects covered directly apply to and encourage a deeper understanding of my work and have helped me to grow and develop into a more competent practitioner.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• I have been able to bring my learning into my work, during supervision my manager has noted an increased confidence and understanding into my practice.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• I hope to study further, the apprenticeship qualification will open new avenues of career progression and although I would like to remain in the trust I currently work for, I am interested in MH Social Work. I plan to continue to be a “work based supervisor” for new students on placement and hope my learning will be of benefit to them.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• In the words of Nike – “Just Do It”.

  Be confident in yourself, if you`ve worked in an area for any length of time you will have knowledge and skills that you can bring to the apprenticeship  and then build on them for your own personal and professional growth.

  I’ve met some great people on my course, made new friends and really had my horizons broadened.

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• MSc DA in Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Birmingham

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I was explained by management apprenticeship route was the best way for me to access ACP programme.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• Transition from specialist physiotherapist to trainee advanced clinical practitioner. Learning additional nursing skills and therefore becoming even more holistic autonomous practitioner. Also becoming independent prescriber – for me personally great achievement.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• Transition into b8a ACP role and further development in four pillars of ACP.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• Take the apprenticeship opportunity given and you will not regret!!!

What Apprenticeship are you studying and what does it involve?

• MSc DA in Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Birmingham

Why did you choose an apprenticeship?

• I was explained by management apprenticeship route was the best way for me to access ACP programme.

What has been your greatest achievement while working on your apprenticeship?

• Transition from specialist physiotherapist to trainee advanced clinical practitioner. Learning additional nursing skills and therefore becoming even more holistic autonomous practitioner. Also becoming independent prescriber – for me personally great achievement.

What would you like to do when your apprenticeship finishes?

• Transition into b8a ACP role and further development in four pillars of ACP.

What would you say to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

• Take the apprenticeship opportunity given and you will not regret!!!