In order to apply for the course you will need to have: 1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)2) 48 UCAS Points3) 12 months health care experience The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications: Maths & English at: GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above) (University of Cumbria do not accept Literature) Level 2 Functional skills Maths Level 2 Functional skills English Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass) Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass) CSE (Grade 1) Maths CSE (Grade 1) English Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above) Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above) Pre U Certificate (P3 or above) Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C) If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot. 48 UCAS Points:Have 48 UCAS points such as: A-Levels Diploma Foundation degree / Degree Level 4 NVQ BTEC (Dependant on the level)If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience: NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted. You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted. All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship. For internal candidates you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme. On successful completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust. During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours. If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance. Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers