Dental Nursing
Training & Qualifications
Total People’s Dental Nursing sector is able to offer your business funded qualifications in the following areas:
- Apprenticeships & Advanced Apprenticeships
- NVQs Level 2 &3
- First Aid at Work
- Health and Safety
NVQs are nationally recognised qualifications that give your employees the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that your business has the foundations for success.
We are dedicated to providing quality work based training and will support both you and your employee with advice, guidance and regular visits.
Total People will be pleased to talk to your organisation about a wider national service.
Apprenticeships
Total People, funded by your Local Authority, can supply a work-based Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.
An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning and qualifications completed in the workplace, which gives people the skills, knowledge and competence they need to progress in their industry. An Apprenticeship leads to Level 2 qualifications, whilst Advanced Apprenticeships lead to Level 3.
The Apprenticeship is made up of the following qualifications:
NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are nationally recognised qualifications that prove learners are able to work to a set industry standard. Units are achieved by demonstrating competence at work. NVQs are gained in the workplace; they are assessed by qualified Total People Training Advisers, who will observe the learner’s work and discuss with them their knowledge and understanding of why they work in a particular way.
Application of Number & Communication Key Skills work on the “soft skills” required for work.
A Technical Certificate provides and tests the underpinning knowledge required for the industry or job role.
As an estimate, the duration of the Apprenticeship is usually 12 months whilst an Advanced Apprenticeship lasts around 18 months.
The Apprenticeship can include additional qualifications such as 4 Day First Aid at Work (HSE approved) and Basic Health & Safety.
