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Level 3

An Integrated Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience while being paid to do so. Along with functional and personal skills that are needed for your immediate job and future career you will learn through a mix of project based learning in the workplace, formal off the job training, and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.

The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. Dental Nurses may work in a variety of clinical environments and the Apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse's role and will provide the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse. Dental Nurses are registered professionals and work within the GDC Standards of the Dental Team and Scope of Practice defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document (Sept 2013).

Qualification type Level 3 Diploma
Duration 2 years
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. You will additionally go into placement 1 day a week. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths and English. You will also be invited to an interview which you must pass successfully alongside a clear DBS check.
Campus West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes - 100 hours per year - starting in the November of the first year of study.

Qualification type Level 2 Diploma
Duration 1 year
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths or English at grade 4 or above.
Campus West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

Qualification type Level 3 Diploma
Duration 2 years
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and maths
Campus West Suffolk Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

Qualification type Level 3 Diploma
Duration 2 years
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and maths.
Campus West Suffolk Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

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