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Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship (BSc)

Course Leader - Katie McCallum

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What is a Degree Apprenticeship?

Government driven

Combining Part-time learning with Part-time working

Supported by workplace by using apprenticeship levy

Learning carries over into workplace

Health and social care | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

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Studying at SHU

Sheffield Hallam University's BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship course is designed to meet the requirements and Standard for the approved Integrated Degree Level Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is an innovative work-based learning solution, designed to meet the needs of an employer and apprentice, putting them at the heart of the programme.

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Teaching

No extended breaks or student vacation periods within the programme (52 week year)
36 month course overall = 36 months of delivery
Block delivery:

Teaching block delivery
Placement - where work-based tasks are completed
Campus/online/distance learning approach, with on campus touch points to make learning accessible for all

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Work-Based Mentor (WBM) and Work-Based Learning Coach (WBLC)

Each apprentice has a mentor (approx 30 hours) in the workplace

Support the learner
Implement learning in the workplace - within contract
Takes part in progress reviews

Each apprentices has a work-based learning coach through the university

Facilitates progress reviews
Monitors progress
Closely links with academic advisor and course team

Students create a portfolio throughout their course to evidence learning and progression. This is mapped to the ODP Degree Apprenticeship Standards

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Guidance

Apprentices are entitled to a minimum of 6hrs per week of study time/off the job learning (OTJL).
Apprentices do not receive a SHU uniform.
Apprentices require immunisations and completion of mandatory training for clearance prior to starting role. This is done with your employer.
You should aim to complete normal (contracted) working hours in line with your contract.
Absence reporting follows the Trust procedures.

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DA Clinical Assessment

Clinical competency is assessed during each of the 3 years of the course.
Key modules ensure the apprentice is documenting and steering their own learning and development in relation to the KSBs and produce e-portfolio’s.
The Clinical Practice modules are assessed by mentors in clinical practice.

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Clinical Assessment Pathway

Level 4 (Year 1)

Clinical Practice 1 - PASS/FAIL (1 credit)

Level 5 (Year 2)

Clinical Practice 2 - PASS/FAIL (1 credit)

Level 6 (Year 3)

Clinical Practice 3 - PASS/FAIL (1 credit)

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Academic Assessments

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https://www.shu.ac.uk/myhallam/support-at-hallam/assessment-support

This link provides information surrounding - Student examination guidance, Extenuating circumstances, Retaking exams and assessments, Supporting individual circumstances, Module information and assessment support.

https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/assessment4students/

This resource aims to guide readers through the assessment and feedback journey, highlighting the detailed guidance, information and resources needed during the academic year.

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Apprentice Progress Reviews (APRs)

These tri-partite meetings will be scheduled by the SHU Work Based Learning Coach using MAYTAS Hub to enable the Apprentice and their employer to attend.

Apprenticeship Progress Reviews must take place every 12 weeks as a minimum, as a requirement of the Apprenticeship Funding. There are typically four in a year, one of which will be in the work place (restrictions permitting).

The overall purpose of the reviews is explained in this video. Please Note. From September 2022, for new starters after that date, references to “Commitment Statement” should be taken to mean “Training Plan”.

They are a crucial process for Apprenticeship success. Here is some further detail on format and frequency.

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