Level 4 Early Intervention Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship

We consider a variety of qualifications and relevant experience, and each application is assessed on its own merit.

To enrol on this course, you will be required to have:

• Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4(C) or above, or an equivalent
• A minimum of 48 UCAS points from a Level 3 qualification.
• As you will be working with the public, you will be required to complete an online enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to the start of the academic term and this must be renewed as required throughout the duration of the course. An enhanced DBS check covers all previous convictions, including spent ones.

You will be required to have an admissions interview with a member of the university team, where you are required to demonstrate the necessary motivation, potential, experience and/or knowledge to follow your chosen programme successfully.

If English Is not your first language, you will need an ELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.

Year 1 Modules

Students will learn:

• Key legislation, policies and procedures linked to supporting vulnerable groups.
• Multi-Agency working and Collaboration.
• Human development across the lifespan.
• Safeguarding and Professional Conduct.
• Interventions across the lifespan.
• Managing Risk, Caseloads and Assessments.
• Professional Reflection and Development.
• Conflict Resolution.

Timetables are normally available one month before the commencement of your studies. As a guide, higher level apprenticeships are generally studied over 1 day a week.

As this is a Higher Level Apprenticeship, you will complete your studies alongside your current job role.

Our dedicated teaching teams will support with your application of theoretical and practical knowledge and will be invaluable to your development. Their passion and enthusiasm is exceptional, with dedicated support and tutorial time available so that you can make the most of your studies. This support has been crucial to the success of many past students who may not come from a traditional education pathway, and helps ensure your success.

Students studying on the Higher Apprenticeship will share their classes with direct entry students studying on the FdA Social and Community Intervention degree.

When not attending lectures, seminars or practicals you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations where applicable. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the library, the University Centre South Devon Research Centre, and our course specific environments.

You should be given off the job training hours to complete this.

Upon completion of the Early Intervention practitioner Higher Apprenticeship, students can progress to year 2 of our FdA Social and Community Intervention. After this, students could progress to one of our ‘Top-up’ Level 6 degrees: BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies or BSc (Hons) Social and Therapeutic Interventions.

Early Intervention Practitioner roles offer a wide range of support to individuals across all age ranges.

For example, a Lead Reablement Worker may focus on supporting and empowering adults to enhance their quality of life, maximise potential and continue to develop independence skills within their own homes. They might do this by, for example, creating and implementing a support plan for older person to rebuild their confidence and regain lost skills after being injured in a fall, to ensure they can remain independent in their own home rather than needing residential care.

In a different setting, a Violence Prevention Worker may deliver behavioural change interventions with adults in a way that shows an understanding of domestic violence and its effect on the victim, prioritising the safety of the victim and their children.

In another setting, a Pastoral and School Inclusion Officer would be responsible for finding solutions to keep young people in school wherever possible, or if that’s not possible, to ensure they get an education somewhere else. They might do this by supporting pupils with identified behavioural issues to achieve their potential through targeted support and interventions, whilst working closely with parents and relevant professionals.

• Equipment to support practical sessions related to your programme of learning
• Compulsory visits related to your programme of learning
• Annual £10 printing allowance
• Access to e-books and e-journals relating to your programme of study

• Additional printing over the initial allowance
• Personal protective equipment related to practical modules
• Optional overseas and UK based field trips
• The cost of books you may wish to purchase
• An annual parking fee or bus pass for travel to University Centre South Devon