Start Dates
- September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day, 3 years
- September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day, 3 years
- February 2026, Apprenticeship, Day, 2 years
- February 2026, Apprenticeship, Day, 2 years
This programme is subject to validation / revalidation by UEA, ready to accept new entrants from September 2025. Therefore, for next year there may be some changes to this advertised course content following this process
What You Will Study
The Higher Apprenticeship - FdSc in Mental Health Studies at City College Norwich has been developed in collaboration with local NHS Trusts and requires the learners employer to agree to both fund and support the Apprentice throughout the duration of the programme. This programme aims at roviding, supervising and coordinating high-quality and compassionate health and social care for a wide range of people.
This programme has been designed to support the development of mental health practitioners to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours. This also promotes opportunities for career progression and requires the apprentice to successfully complete an End Point Assessment, to demonstrate that they have met all the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Standards and meet the required standard of competency.
To gain the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship, the programme incorporates a FdSc Mental Health Studies degree, which is validated by UEA.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
Entry Requirements
NHS Trusts select potential apprentices and candidates are interviewed jointly during the admissions protocol. If a learner has not achieved English or Maths at Level 2 (4/C or above at GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2), they may have to attend Functional Skills sessions, in line with apprenticeship funding rules, and the employer. If required, these Functional Skills sessions will be held on an additional day to their regular college attendance.
Candidates must also have their Care Certificate.
Fees
September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day, 3 years
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £700.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £700.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £14,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day, 3 years
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £700.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £700.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £14,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
February 2026, Apprenticeship, Day, 2 years
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £700.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £700.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £14,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
February 2026, Apprenticeship, Day, 2 years
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £700.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £700.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £14,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
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