Health, care & education apprenticeships

Deliver with confidence

Health, care & education apprenticeships play a vital role in developing capable, compassionate teams who can support people with confidence in real care settings.

As the sector continues to respond to changing workforce needs, City & Guilds is here to help providers understand what’s available, what’s changing, and how to prepare for delivery. This page brings together key updates, new apprenticeship assessment launches and useful resources to support planning, delivery and learner progression across health, care & education.

Now available Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship overview

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship 
Duration: 12 months
Funding: Maximum £4,500

Mandatory qualification- 3096-02 Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate: The qualification detailed in the occupational standard must be achieved before the end of the apprenticeship. Apprentices are not required to undertake any additional assessments.

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Developing confident care careers

The Adult Care Worker apprenticeship provides a level 2 entry route into the care sector, helping apprentices build the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for safe, compassionate care.

It supports progression into employment, further study or level 3 pathways such as:

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Specialist or leadership roles in care settings

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Planning your apprenticeship delivery

If you’re looking to deliver health, care & education apprenticeships, we’re here to support you.

Speak to us about apprenticeship reform, delivery readiness and how we can help you plan with confidence.

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Explore City & Guilds Apprenticeships across health, care & education. Our offer includes both end-point assessment and apprenticeship assessment solutions, designed to support high-quality delivery, workforce capability and positive outcomes for those receiving care.

Apprenticeship assessment

Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (9040-12)

A level 2 route into adult care, supporting apprentices to build confidence, develop essential care skills and progress into employment or further study

EPA

Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (9042-12)

Prepares care workers to take on greater responsibility, guide others and support quality care at the point of delivery.

EPA

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (9047-12)

Supports experienced care practitioners to lead practice, mentor others and promote high-quality, person-centred care.

EPA

Leader in Adult Care (9046-12)

Develops care leaders who can manage teams, lead services and support a strong values-based culture.

Mandatory qualification

Diploma for Dental Nursing Practitioners (5238)

Builds the knowledge and clinical skills needed for dental nursing, supporting progression into professional practice and eligibility for General Dental Council registration.

What sets us apart

Our new Health, care & early years apprenticeships are designed to tackle skills shortages with advance, site-ready capabilities. Here's what sets us apart.