Degree Apprenticeship Undergraduate: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy

If you’re a good communicator, practical, and want to help people live fuller lives, this course could be for you.

Occupational therapy is a growing health and social care role in the UK, with people living longer - often with long term and complex health needs. Occupational Therapists support people to do the things that matter – from daily tasks to work and leisure. You’ll help individuals across the lifespan regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Trained in both physical and mental health, you’ll learn to assess people’s needs and co-create plans that support their goals – no matter their challenges.

When you complete the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll be able to register with the HCPC and practice as an occupational therapist.

As an occupational therapist, you'll support people of all ages. The people you work with may be living with physical or mental health conditions, learning disabilities, injuries or long-term illness. You'll also work with people who are nearing the end of life, or who are displaced or excluded from their communities. You'll help them take part in everyday activities that are important to them. These activities might include getting dressed, eating, cooking, going to work, or taking part in community life.

You’ll find occupational therapists in lots of different settings, working independently or as part of a team. These include the NHS, social care, schools, charities, and private healthcare organisations. You'll work with families, carers, employers and support teams to help people live as independently as possible.

In addition to the person specifications that have been set out by your employer, these are the entry requirements for the course.

• Employment in a suitable role
• Employer support to undertake this course
• Confirmed eligibility to be funded as an apprentice as set out within the ESFA’s Funding Rules - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules
• 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 Level 3 study in a relevant field (each case will be considered individually) to include the Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeship
• Apprentices whose first language is not English will be required to undertake language evaluation and demonstrate a good command of the English language (through interview)
• Attend a joint interview with ARU and the employer
• Demonstrate insight into the Occupational Therapy profession
• Undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring System screening prior to registration on the course
• Apprentices could be admitted based on prior credited or prior experiential learning. Each applicant will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis according to the University tariff framework and national benchmarking criteria. The entry criteria comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 2005
• In accordance with RCOT learning and development standards for pre-registration programmes, a maximum of one third of the total pre-registrations programme may be considered for recognition of prior learning (Standard 2.6.3).