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Health, Care and Science

Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health, care or science, with one of our specialised Apprenticeships.

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Health and Social Care Apprenticeships

Level 2 Adult Care Worker

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Learn from industry professionals

Our apprenticeships are designed and taught through our connections with businesses and industry partners.

With their expert teaching, extensive links and the opportunity to take part in relevant work projects, you will gain the skills needed to develop in the world of Health, Care and Science.

As part of your apprenticeship, you can also attend College workshops to upgrade your learning.

Celebrate your success at the Apprentice Graduation Ceremony

Apprentices from EKC Training gather at the historic Rochester Cathedral for the annual Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony, marking the successful completion of their Apprenticeships across a range of subjects.

The ceremony brings together apprentices, their families, employers and training providers to celebrate their achievements and dedication to their professional development.

EKC Training apprentices celebrate at Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation 2025

16 October 2025
Apprentices from EKC Training have celebrated their achievements in style, at the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony 2025. 
Apprentice Spotlight Debbie

“I used to work in the care sector, in a lot of different areas – from elderly to EMI dementia patients – then I worked in a mental health care home for two and a half years.

“The Apprenticeship has opened my eyes to a lot of areas I didn’t know about mental health, because you can always learn more.

“It also made me come out of my shell; like how I started doing presentations, and I have now done many mental health presentations at the Hospital, as well as one at EKC Canterbury College.

“I would always be happy to do more to help teach others about mental health and I would recommend an Apprenticeship for anybody.”

Debbie
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Worker Apprentice

“For my Apprenticeship, I’m employed as an Assistant Healthcare Scientist with East Kent Hospitals Foundation Trust, at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital.

“I have enjoyed working in Pathology for my Apprenticeship as it meant that I got to learn skills in all parts of the department.

“I’ve also learnt what ‘behind the scenes’ looks like in a hospital which has been really interesting.

“I would recommend the Apprenticeship experience to others as I believe it is the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Skye
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Career prospects

Example:
Senior Care Workers
£
£25,480
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Senior care workers routinely oversee and monitor care workers, care assistants and home carers. They also attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly and the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.
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