Learning & Skills Assessor Level 3

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Course Overview

The Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare you for a vital role in improving lives, preventing ill health and tackling health inequalities. You will work directly with individuals, groups and communities to address the wider causes of poor health such as social, cultural, environmental and economic factors, and support people to live healthier, more resilient lives.

Who Is This For?

This Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship is ideal if you want to:

  • Support people in your community with their health and wellbeing

  • Work in partnership with the NHS, local authorities and voluntary organisations

  • Develop skills in communication, behavioural science and community support

  • Help reduce health inequalities and improve access to local services

What You’ll Learn

During this apprenticeship you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to:

  • Understand the causes of poor health and the social factors behind them

  • Support individuals and groups to identify needs and build on their strengths

  • Communicate public health messages in meaningful ways

  • Apply behaviour change techniques to improve health outcomes

  • Manage referrals, data and records securely

  • Work ethically, respectfully and collaboratively across sectors

Typical Job Roles

Graduates of this apprenticeship may go on to roles such as:

  • Community Connector

  • Care or Service Navigator

  • Health Trainer

  • Social Prescribing Link Worker

  • Community Health Champion

  • Live Well Coach

How You’ll Work

Community Health and Wellbeing Workers are frontline staff. In this role you will:

  • Work with individuals, groups and organisations across health, housing, education, justice and more

  • Build trust and rapport with communities

  • Provide support in schools, job centres, workplaces, care settings or community hubs

  • Help people navigate complex health and care systems

  • Identify gaps in local services and contribute to new initiatives

For more on community health services, visit NHS England.

Key Skills You’ll Develop

  • Assessment planning and delivery

  • Constructive feedback and goal setting

  • Recording and reporting decisions

  • Supporting learner progression

  • Quality assurance and standardisation

  • Professional competence and CPD

Why Choose This Course?

Learning and Skills Assessors are vital across every sector where training and development take place. This apprenticeship gives you the skills to assess, support, and guide learners while contributing to quality assurance in your organisation.

Apprenticeship Details

  • Level: 3

  • Duration: 12 months training + 3 months EPA

  • Entry requirements: English and Maths (to be completed if not already achieved)

  • Assessment methods:

    • Observation with questions (2 hours + 5 questions)

    • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio (75 mins + 12 questions)

  • Grading: Fail, Pass, Distinction
Learning & Skills Assessor Level 3