Section outline

  • Within this section you will find information on the programme structure, handbook and other useful information. 

    • The programme maps in this folder details when modules will be taught, where block placements will be held and the weeks when tripartites are due to be completed. 

      Please do use these to help you plan support and annual leave for your apprentice. If your apprentice chooses not to take their annual leave during the weeks indicated on the programme map they will then be expected to be at work for their full employed hours.

    • In the programme handbooks you can find all the information you need to support your apprentice across their apprenticeship. It details the compliance required across the apprenticeship as well as support and guidance that will support your apprentice to be successful.

    • These schedules detail all assignment's formative, submission and resubmission dates for the academic year 2024-2025.

      Please refer to this to see what your apprentice has due in when over the programme.

    • This link takes you to the Pre-Registration OT placement page which details the placements that your apprentice will need to undertake. Here you will find a copy of the OT Placement Handbook. From October 2024 we will be using ePAD for all placement documentation.

      Year 1:

      • Initiate - 6 weeks
      • Lead - 8 weeks

      Year 2:

      • Manage - 10 weeks
    • Healthcare students at the University of Essex have a responsibility to present themselves in a 
      professional manner that mirrors national and local policy on clinical uniform and workwear. This 
      responsibility is also set out in relevant professional and statutory regulatory bodies codes of practice and professional standards. The University's Code of Practice outlines the expectations of our professional learners. 

    • This flowchart details the absence reporting process an apprentice should follow if they are unwell and cannot attend their university days or practice placement.

    • This folder contains useful information that was shared with apprentices and mentors during Welcome Week in October 2024.

    • This link will take you to the ePAD webpage that has additional guidance and FAQs to help you use this platform for Tripartite Progress Reviews and signing off OTJT timesheets.