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Occupational therapist apprenticeships

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Occupational therapist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role

    • University
    You can do a degree in occupational therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. You may be able to do a postgraduate conversion course if you've got a degree in a related subject like biological science, health science or psychology.


    You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can do an occupational therapist degree apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship. 

    Work
    You could start as an occupational therapy support worker. With backing from your employer, you could study for a degree part time to qualify as an occupational therapist. You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in care or healthcare work before you apply for training. You'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council

    Occupational therapist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of psychology 
    • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults

    Occupational therapist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role, you could:

    • teach a patient recovering from a stroke how to do things for themselves 
    • encourage someone with depression to take up a hobby or activity 
    • suggest ways to adapt an office so that an employee injured in a car accident can return to work 
    • support patients to manage permanent physical disabilities 
    • help people with learning disabilities to live independently 
    • keep notes about clients' progress advise and support clients and their families and carers.
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's home, in an NHS or private hospital, at a client's business, at a GP practice or at an adult care home. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding. You may need to wear a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Occupational therapist apprenticeships

    You could progress to senior clinician or head of occupational therapy services in the NHS. You may also be able to move into general health or social services management. You could also go into private practice, education or research.

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      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
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      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
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