About dental nursing apprenticeships at Gloucestershire College
If you are looking to recruit a dental nursing apprentice for your practice, Gloucestershire College, an award-winning training provider, can support you every step of the way from recruitment to high quality training to help you build a committed, skilled team of professionals for your practice.
We work with dental practices and settings across Gloucestershire and beyond to train their dental nursing apprentices to the highest of standards.
Only once a month college attendance
For both new and current staff members.
Your apprentice will spend most of their time in your practice, gaining valuable hands-on experience and assisting in various aspects of patient care, while attending the college once a month to learn theory in a structured learning environment with high quality teaching and in-class support.
Recruit a dental nurse apprentice with Gloucestershire College
If you are looking to recruit a new dental nurse apprentice or would like to upskill a current member of staff via apprenticeship, simply get in touch with our dedicated Employer Training & Apprenticeships team who will support you through the whole process. If you are new to apprenticeships, we will tell you everything you need to know and answer any questions you may have.
We will provide no-obligation advice and guidance to ensure you get the right training for you and your apprentice.
We offer a free recruitment service to bring quality, enthusiastic talent into your business. We advertise vacancies, pre-screen and interview candidates for you. We advertise on the national government ‘find an apprenticeship’ website, plus you have the option to advertise the vacancy as well. You will have the final selection of the shortlisted candidates.
Already have an apprentice in mind or a current member of staff looking to train? We can get them signed up.
Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship programme details
This apprenticeship standard is an excellent route to get trained as a dental nurse and to achieve the qualification required by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship allows aspiring dental nurses to develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge together to become a well-rounded professional. It covers dental and regional anatomy, prevention and control of infection, health promotion and disease prevention, the safe use of ionising radiation, legislative compliance and regulatory requirements and more. Download our fact sheet below for the full programme details.
Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship programme with GC has three main components:
- City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
- End Point Assessment – an in-practice observation and interview to demonstrate the required professional skills, knowledge and behaviour. We will work with apprentices for the end point assessment with mock tests to instil confidence and assist them in achieving Distinction rather than a standard pass.
Support for employers with dental nursing apprentices
Every employer who works with Gloucestershire College is assigned a dedicated Training Coordinator who will visit your apprentice regularly in the workplace and support you as an employer throughout your journey. Your Training Coordinator will keep track of your apprentice’s progress, targets and success in the workplace.
Got a question? Get in touch to find out more.
Support for dental nursing apprentices
Dental nursing apprentices at Gloucestershire College will work with an experienced, expert trainer and assessor who will deliver their learning at our Cheltenham campus or remotely. With regular visits to your workplace, your apprentice’s trainer will see them flourish in the working environment and in our classrooms, following their progress from start to finish.
Apprentices will be part of a small cohort of other like-minded apprentices from local practices. Together apprentices thrive in their cohorts learning from each other and with peer support throughout the programme.
Training delivery for dental nursing apprentices
Once their training started, apprentices will have monthly tutoring sessions in their small cohort of like-minded dental nursing professionals. We will ensure the training works for you and your team, without compromising the quality of our outstanding teaching. With regular in-person visits from their trainer and assessor, apprentices will receive one-to-one support in your practice to support their learning. We cover Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas so if you are looking for a reliable, quality apprenticeship training provider, get in touch with our team today.
"My favorite thing about the apprenticeship was meeting new people who were also doing the same apprenticeship as me. I also liked the ‘on the job’ learning and the help I received. I would recommend anybody doing an apprenticeship."
- Imogen Collins, Dental Nurse Apprentice at myFACE Dentistry and Facial Aesthetics
Costs and funding
For levy payers:
All employers with a wage bill of over £3 million per annum are required to pay 0.5% of their total wage bill into the Apprenticeship Levy. The Levy can be used to train new and existing staff through Apprenticeship Training. At the end of the financial year, the levy resets - so use it or lose it.
For non-levy payers:
Non-levy payers can take advantage of Government funding with 95% of course costs funded. You'll only need to contribute 5% to the cost of apprenticeship training.
The government will fully fund apprenticeship training for SMEs with apprentices aged 16-21, who started their training after 1 August 2024.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Relief
Did you know that employers are exempt from paying Class 1 National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn less than £967 per week and are on an approved UK government apprenticeship standard?
With the recent announcement of an increase in employer National Insurance contributions from 13.8% to 15%, effective from April 2025, apprenticeships could be the smart solution for affordable business growth and staff development.
Enquire about our Dental Nursing Apprenticeship today
Contact our Employer Training & Apprenticeships team today via the form below to recruit a dental nursing apprentice or to find out more information about our programme.
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