Hearing Aid Dispenser
Developing the hearing specialists of the future.
This Higher Apprenticeship mixes theory with practical work experience.
Apprentices develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to qualify and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Employers gain a cost-effective way to grow, keep, and invest in audiology talent. Ideal for NHS, private, or retail settings – whether employed or self-employed.
Build the future talent pipeline of audiology specialists – partner with ARU.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Attract new talent or retain existing staff
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Shape your apprentice's approach with your values from day one
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Apprentices achieve HCPC registration when they complete the course
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Gain talent ready to make a real impact in your team
of employers say apprenticeships good return on investment.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve.
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Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Earn while you learn, seeing patients in real settings
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Get support from experienced academic and clinical staff
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Learn in specialist audiology labs
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Understand the legal, ethical and professional issues in practice
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Study for an FdSc with no tuition fees
received a pay rise since starting their apprenticeship.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Let our amazing apprentices inspire you! Kerry, Grace, Izabela, Ben, Rachel and Fleur explain what they love about doing an apprenticeship with ARU.
Talent development
This apprenticeship is an ideal route to gain qualified, HCPC-registered hearing aid dispensers. Other jobs roles include audiologist or hearing specialist.
You'll need to provide a registered HCPC mentor to support the apprentice. You can use the apprenticeship to grow your existing team or create a new role to bring in fresh talent.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
Creating a world-class apprenticeship
See how we helped Cambridge University Press recruit for their brand new degree apprenticeship.
Develop the skills and knowledge to become an HCPC registered hearing aid dispenser.
Once you qualify, you’ll work independently as a hearing aid dispenser. Registering with the HCPC can take your career to a new level. Other jobs roles include audiologist or hearing specialist.
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HCPC registration
On successful completion, your apprentice will gain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. HCPC registration demonstrates that apprentices meet standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
Approved by HCPC
This course is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate, you’ll be able to register and get to work as a hearing aid dispenser. You’ll also receive the Health and Care Professions Council Level 5 award.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
- Employment in a suitable role on a permanent contract exceeding 25 hours per week.
- Employer support to undertake this course, with a confirmed, assigned HCPC (or equivalent body) registered supervisor/mentor.
- A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion, post interview.
- Minimum Level 2 English or equivalent qualification and meet age-related English and Maths requirements as outlined by the DfE.*
- Evidence of at least 32 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3, eg A Levels, BTEC (or equivalent).**
*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
**We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications if you have a significant amount of relevant experience, are well-supported by your employer, and demonstrate the ability to manage university-level study.
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
Finding an apprenticeship role
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.