What is the NEBDN Integrated Apprenticeship? 

You can find the Qualification Specification by clicking below.

An Apprenticeship is a paid job where the Employee (Learner) learns and gains valuable experiences.

Alongside on-the-job training, Learners spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a College, University, or Training Provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

An Apprenticeship includes:

• Paid employment with holiday leave
• Hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
• At least 20% off-the-job training
• Formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification

Apprenticeships help Employee retention and retrain current Employees. Apprenticeships aren’t only suitable for bringing in new Employees. They’re also ideal for upskilling or retraining existing Employees – of any age, and at any level. The important thing is that the Learner will develop new skills to help them succeed.

• The only Awarding Organisation dedicated to Dental Nurse education
• Free resources for Tutors and Learners
• Fully online assessment methods
• Provider support role to guide through programme delivery
• Free attendance to NEBDN’s conference, Forums and workshops

• Allows Employers to train new and existing Staff
• Recruit and Retain Staff
• Allows Employers to be more competitive
• Provides recognised pathways for training
• Cost-effective way to provide training
• Shows the Employer values equality and diversity
• Apprenticeship funding

There are some useful links for employers to understand Apprenticeships and employers requirements below:

Apprenticeships (education.gov.uk)

Recruiting an apprentice (apprenticeships.gov.uk)

A list of our Providers can be found on our Provider search function by inputting your postcode or searching via the Apprenticeship qualification.

A Learner must spend at least 20% of their time completing off-the-job training – but the style, location and timing of training varies. It can be delivered in a way that suits you and your Training Provider, allowing your Learner to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their role. The off-the-job training requirements are detailed within the funding rules below:

The Apprenticeship is assessed by:
Pre-Gateway Assessments (on-programme assessments):

• Portfolio of Evidence
• Knowledge Test
• Professional Discussion

To achieve the qualification and Apprenticeship, the Learner must pass the above assessments that meet both the on-programme requirements of the qualification.

Please note: English and Maths at Level 2 is a requirement for the Apprenticeship if you are 16-18 years old, these must also be evidenced at the point of Gateway. It may be that the Learner has already achieved these prior to commencing their Apprenticeship, or they are undertaking them alongside the Dental Nurse qualification.

For more information on what EPA is please visit our dedicated page.