Careers in health

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Human Resources pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At Human Resources Administrator level, you will provide provision of largely transactional human resource services, such as recruitment, HR administration, rewards and recognition, as well as training and development.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

Attaining a Human Resources Manager role, you may be responsible for routine human resource services, usually with experise in a specific human resource discipline. This could be equality and diversity; training and development; or employee representation. Problem solving is a core element of these occupations.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

Human Resources Professionals provide high-level human resource advice and leadership across an organisation. They define strategic and operational human resource challenges and develop lasting solutions.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Business and Management pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At Administrator level, you will ccordinate, manage and deliver specific business processes and their direct provision to users.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

As a Business Manager, you will lead and manage a project, which may involve business, process or improvement. At this level, you will provide business support services or run a practice using the full range of business systems, procedures and accounting. Your skillset will include the ability to set up and develop a new business.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

As a Management Professional, you become the leader of a business process or unit. This requires the ability to analyse and improve complex business-wide processes and risks. You will provide a full range of company legal and financial knowledge relating to running a company.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Care Services pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At Adult Care Worker level, you will assess, review and deliver support services to meet the needs of clients under the direct guidance of professional leadership.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In an Adult Care Manager capacity, you will lead, coach and guide team members to deliver care to clients and client groups. You will also focus on self-development, usually based on a care specialism.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Catering pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

As a Caterer, you will prepare and cook food, as well as managing part or all of the kitchen.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

At the Catering Manager level, you will manage the whole kitchen, menus and waste.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Hospitality pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At the Hospitality Team Member/Supervisor level, you will prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also take bookings, as well as managing bookings and events.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

Within Hospitality Manager capacity, you will manage and improve core hospitality services, including food and drinks. You may be responsible for cleaning, housekeeping, reservations and events.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Digital Business Services pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

As a Data Analyst Technician, you will source, format and present data securely. This will be presented in a relevant way for analysis, using basic methods.

In a Digital Solutions Technician capacity, you will create, edit, post and update content, including ecommerce content, product information and descriptions.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

At a Data Analyst Advanced Technician level, you will collect, organise and analyse data to provide business insights, using extensive knowledge of data solutions, database systems and analytical tools.

In a Digital Solutions Advanced Technician role, you may facilitate and instigate direct communication online between the end user, or customer, and the organisation, implementing communication strategies to support business objectives.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

As a Business Information Professional, you will provide and implement data technology enabled solutions to support internal and external customers.

In a Digital Solutions Professional capacity, you will provide and implement technology enabled solutions to internal and external customers.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Digital Production, Design and Development pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At a Software Development Technician level, you will build simple software components, such as web, mobile and desktop applications. These will form part of a larger software development project. You will also interpret simple design requirements and testing to ensure components meet their intended functionality.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In a Software Development Advanced Technician capacity, you will build and test simple, high-quality codes across various layers, including front end, logic and database. You will also interpret and design documents and specifications.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Software Development Professional role, you will provide software engineering that covers modelling, simulation, human factors, systems engineering and influences upon product architecture throughout the whole product lifecycle.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Digital Support and Services pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

In an IT Support and Services Technician role, you will help internal and external customers to install and use IT technology along with troubleshooting their problems. You will develop skills across IT security and data management.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

As a Cyber Security Technician, you will detect security breaches and respind using alerts from automated tools. These determine breach status and resolution working with the incident response team. Extended skills allow hazards, risks and controls to be managed.

At a Hardware, Networks and Infrastructure Technician level, you will design, install, maintain and support communication networks. This knowledge extends to network configuration, cloud, network administration and monitoring tools. It provides advice and guidance to internal and external customers.

In a IT Systems Technician role, you will coordinate systems development tasks, including the design, integration and formal testing. You will also oversee their transition into production.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Cyber Security Professional capacity, you will provide and implement cyber security technology enabled solutions for internal and external customers.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Financial pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

At a Financial Services Administrator level, you will provide highly accurate support to operations and administration across wide areas of financial service areas. These include research and analysis, compliant with relevant regulations. You will deliver support to clients and to client account management (risk, collection, enforcement and recovery).

In a Financial Services Customer Advisor role, you will handle enquiries from customers in all forms across a range of financial products and services. You will support sales generation using product/service specialisms, commonly driven by regulations.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In a Financial Technician position, you will model the financial needs of clients, using digital/IT skills. You will be responsible for advising clients based on research and analysis, covering a wide range of financial services and products.

As an Investment Specialist, you will perform complex and specialist operational support to transactions across financial instruments and products.

Insurance Specialist positions provide a full range of technical support and services to clients and colleagues across all types of insurance activities, which require bespoke research and analysis.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Financial Services Professional role, you will provide high-quality advice and support to internal and external clients. This covers financial instruments and services, using specialist knowledge of instruments and services.

As a Compliance/Risk Specialist, you will provide high-quality input and advice to employers based on specialism, such as risk, financial crime, compliance, data modelling and analysis.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Accounting pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

In an Assistant Accountant role, you will undertake routine accountancy support analysis and report on financial activities. This includes dealing with HMRC.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In a Accounting/Tax Technician capacity, you will create, analyse and audit financial information for internal and external clients, as well as the regulatory authorities.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

As a Professional Accountant, you will direct and oversee the creation, analysis and auditing of financial information for internal and external clients, as well as regulatory authorities. These groups often require specialist knowledge.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Community Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport and Health pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

As an Exercise, Fitness and Health Assistant, you will initiate behavioural change and performance improvement to achieve a series of health and fitness goals for an individual or community. You will usually work one-to-one or in small groups.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In an Exercise, Fitness and Health Speciality capacity, you will develop and deliver programmes that significantly enhance the performance of an individual or team.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

As an Exercise, Fitness and Health Professional, you will lead and manage health professionals, delivering health programmes. You will have expertise in physical activity prescription, programme creation and delivery.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Health pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

Health Assistant roles provide direct patient contact and caring, undertaking routine well-defined clinical duties.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

In a Health Practitioner role, you will provide direct patient contact and high-quality care with in-depth knowledge of the factors influencing health and ill-health. This uses specialist expertise.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Health Professional capacity, you will provide direct patient contact, as well as high-quality diagnosis and care working independently and with other health professionals.

Within the Midwifery and Nursing Professional field, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in multiple settings with specialist expertise often working independently.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Healthcare Science pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

In a Healthcare Cleaning and Hygiene Operative role, you will provide clean healthcare environments for service users.

At a Healthcare Science Assistant level, you will provide technical and science-based support to patients delivering testing, diagnosis, monitoring services of a low-risk, routine nature. You will also manufacture appliances and devices.

In a Pharmacy Science Assistant capacity, you will order, prepare and dispense medicines under direct supervision.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

As a Clinical Analyst, you will analyse and code medical studies and treatments designed to measure the effectiveness of a treatment regime, drug programmes, medical device or process used in the human body.

In a Healthcare Science Practitioner role, you will provide technical and science-based diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring services in support of patient care. You will work largely unsupervised and also manufacture appliances and devices using specialist medical expertise.

A Pharmacy Technician manages the supply of medicines in community and hospital settings and provides advice to patients.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Healthcare Science Professional capacity, you will provide direct patient contact, along with high-quality diagnosis and care. You will work independently and with other health professionals.

As a Pharmacy Professional, you will use medical expertise to provide extensive health advice to parents.

The Institute for Apprenticeships website contains a complete occupational map for the Science pathway.

Technical Occupations - levels 2/3 (skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering)

In a Science Technician role, you will provide routine and non-routine laboratory testing, experimenting and support to a research brief.

Higher Technical Occupations - levels 4/5 (require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education)

As a Science Advanced Technician, you will provide laboratory-based investigative and scientific experimentation analyses, interpretations and evaluations of scientific information.

Professional Occupations - levels 6/7+ (clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as degree apprenticeships)

In a Science Professional capacity, you will define and lead science-based research projects to derive academic and applied information of value.