Program Overview

Degree Apprenticeship Undergraduate: BSc (Hons) Child Nursing Registered Nurse (Child Nursing)

Introduction

Our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship will complete your learning and kickstart a rewarding career in child nursing. Study for an honour's degree in child nursing while you work, with no tuition fees.

Course Highlights

• Follow your passion to become a registered nurse specialising in childcare
• Work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn
• Successful completion will open doors to work in a wide range of roles and settings

Key Facts

• AWARD: BSc (Hons) Child Nursing
• LEVEL: Undergraduate
• STUDY OPTIONS: 24 months
• START DATES: October
• LOCATION: Cambridge, Chelmsford
• Accreditation: Approved by the NMC
• FEES: Degree apprenticeships are fully funded by your employer and the Government

Delivery and Assessment

• 24 months
• An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
• At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship, and therefore are not part of your usual work duties.
• The off-the-job learning will be set out in a block plan that details when you will attend full days of university teaching, the dates you will be assessed or need to submit an assignment, and the weeks you will be putting your new learning into practice in your usual work setting, or in external placements to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements.
• The off-the-job learning for our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship is delivered from our Cambridge or Chelmsford campuses.

Assessment

• You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification.
• You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete your apprenticeship.
• The EPA for this apprenticeship is integrated into the on-programme assessments. Therefore, on successful completion of your degree, you will also complete the apprenticeship and be ready to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Modules

Core Modules

• Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Adult Patient
• Developing Children's Nursing Practice 2
• Nurses as Future Leaders
• Leading and Co-ordinating Care with Confidence
• Undergraduate Major Project: Becoming an Independent Practitioner
• Medicines Calculations for Safe Practice 3

Facilities

Nursing Skills Labs

Our Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough campuses all offer purpose-built nursing skills labs. The labs simulate many aspects of a working hospital ward and allow you to use sophisticated healthcare equipment.

Accreditation

Approved by the NMC

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council which demonstrates that the skills, knowledge and attributes you’ll develop are aligned to the NMC professional standards. This means that on successful completion of the apprenticeship you’ll be able to register as Registered Child Nurse.

What Our Apprentices Say

• Lauren: “The nursing apprenticeship is all packaged perfectly, with support salary and a foundation to making all your career dreams come true.”
• Sophie: “The nursing apprenticeship has given me the flexibility and confidence to work towards my nursing goals.”

Careers

All our nursing courses are required to be approved by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate.

Entry Requirements

• Employment in a suitable role on a permanent contract exceeding 30 hours per week. If your contract is less than 37.5 hours per week you will need to extend the length of your apprenticeship in order to meet the mandatory practice hours as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Employer support to undertake this course
• Confirmed eligibility to be funded as an apprentice as set out within the ESFA’s Funding Rules
• A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion, post interview
• Evidence of Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English e.g. GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, Functional Skills, or ESFA-approved equivalents*
• Evidence of a Level 5 qualification in a related subject e.g. Foundation degree in Nursing, Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) or Health and Social Care, from which up to 180 credits can be applied as Accredited Prior Learning (APL)**

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*If you do not have the appropriate Level 2 Maths and English, you must ensure you complete these prior to the start of the course. For further details about which qualifications meet Level 2 requirements check the gov.uk website.

** You will be expected to demonstrate evidence of currency of knowledge and development if your foundation degree was completed more than three years previously.

All successful applicants must pass an interview where you will be expected to demonstrate appropriate values for health care and insight into your chosen field of nursing.

All applicants will be required to complete an APCL / APEL portfolio to ensure mapping to the degree top-up to professional requirements and ARU’s modules. If you are not transferring directly from a Foundation Degree with ARU, you may also be required to complete a Safe Medicate exam.

If you are intending to top-up your Higher Apprenticeship qualification, you will not be eligible to start the Degree Apprenticeship course unless the ESFA has received confirmation that you have successfully completed your End Point Assessment for the preceding apprenticeship.

You must supply these before you can be registered on the course:

• An Enhanced DBS for the Adult and Child Workforce, signed up to the online update service (ARU will fund new applications if you cannot provide this)
• Occupational Health clearance from your employer
• Line Manager confirmation of support

Teaching at ARU

Degree apprenticeships are delivered via a blend of face-to-face campus teaching, work-based learning and online teaching supported by our established online learning systems to provide additional support for individual study and engagement. The mix of this blended approach varies between apprenticeships.

Current Vacancies

To be eligible to apply for one of our apprenticeships, you’ll first need to be in a full-time position with one of our partner employers. Find out about current vacancies.

How to Apply

To apply for an apprenticeship, you need to have the support of your employer. If you already have the support of your employer or have any questions before talking to them, please do not hesitate to contact one of our apprenticeship experts who will be happy to help.