Apprenticeships that support public health careers
An overview of the development of new apprenticeship standards in England that support careers in public health.
These documents present the development and progress of new apprenticeship standards in England that support careers focusing on the promotion and protection of the public’s health and wellbeing.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) oversees the development, approval and publication of apprenticeship standards. The process of apprenticeship development is detailed on the Institute’s website.
The Skills for Health Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards Online (HASO) website provides information on other recently approved apprenticeships in the health sector.
For queries, please contact phworkforcestrategy@dhsc.gov.uk
Status reports
Public Health Practitioner
The Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship standard at level 6 was approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in 2019.
Community Health and Wellbeing Worker
The Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship standard at level 3 was approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in 2021.
Resources supporting the implementation of this apprenticeship standard are available on our Confluence page: Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship
Last updated 8 February 2023 + show all updates
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Lead organisation changed to 'Office for Health Improvement and Disparities'
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Added email address for queries and updated additional text under 'Community Health and Wellbeing Worker' group.
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Added new consultation: Community Health and Wellbeing Worker: employer demand scoping
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Added 'Community Health and Wellbeing apprenticeship standard' consultation.
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First published.