Apprentices studying this apprenticeship will:

• Develop the skills to critically analyse a range of information sources to inform decision making. 
• Develop the leadership skills required to manage unpredictable and unplanned situations in the critical care environment. 
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to provide education and training opportunities for others in the multi-disciplinary team 
• Develop the knowledge, skills and values to communicate effectively with patients and their families/carers in the critical care environment. 
• Develop the knowledge and skills to promote self-care for self and others working in the critical care environment.
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve step 2 and step 3 of the CC3N competency framework.  

Apprentices will supported throughout their apprenticeship journey. 

Following completion of this apprenticeship learners will be able to access a range of other programmes including: 

• Leadership and Management 

• Provide evidence of level 7 study for an MSc programme (if they meet all the entry requirements)