HASO Archive

NHS England and Skills for Health have now closed the HASO (Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards Online) website. Here you’ll find some of the most important information and guides available for you to access.

What was HASO?

Sponsored by NHS England as part of the Workforce, Training and Education directorate strategic aims, the HASO website was hosted and maintained by Skills for Health. Aimed at employers and front-line managers, it provided a wide range or resources and information to help navigate apprenticeships and technical education in the health sector.

A select number of these resources will now be hosted on the Skills for Health website. Please bear in mind that as of May 2025, all HASO resources are no longer being updated.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) closed on 31st May 2025. Skills England will now take on IfATE’s functions. Access up to date information about each apprenticeship, including the occupational standard, the apprenticeship assessment plan and funding band.

Find out more about Skills England.

 

Job Families

Sometimes it’s helpful to consider Apprenticeship Standards in the context of the job families to which they belong. You can find this particularly helpful when considering using a range of apprenticeships in your team.

We have 15 job families below with their descriptions and their factsheets available to download.

Guidance and printables

You’re welcome to download, share or print any of the resources we’ve posted below.

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The benefits of taking on an apprentice

Apprenticeships are a great way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce. Apprenticeships allow you to diversify and freshen up your workforce. This infographic shows just some of the benefits of taking on an apprentice.

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Quick guide to the terminology

This quick guide gives a brief overview of the terminology that’s used when talking about apprenticeships. Download this resource to guide and support you when taking on an apprentice.

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Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents

This handy flyer shows what are Level 2 equivalents of functional skills. Please refer to the current apprenticeship funding rules for further information about functional skills requirements in an apprenticeship.

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Apprenticeship roles and responsibilities

This easy-to-read flyer for apprentices or employers will help give a better understanding of everyone’s roles and responsibilities within an apprenticeship.

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How to fund the salary of apprentices

The main difference between apprentices when compared with traditional students, is that apprentices are employed for the duration of their apprenticeship. This means that employers must find the salary costs for the student during training and manage their release time and backfill during study. This printable shows just some of the ways to fund the salary of apprentices.

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11 tips for employers: How to prepare an apprentice

This printable shows 11 tips on how to prepare for an apprenticeship for employers. Feel free to download, share and print this document.

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FAQs

Download the frequently asked questions for both employers and apprentices below.

Frequently asked questions – Employers

We have created a PDF document with all our FAQs on apprenticeships for employers.

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Frequently asked questions – Apprentices

We have created a PDF document with all our FAQs on apprenticeships for apprentices.

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Useful Links

We have gathered some relevant links for you to find useful information below.

Explore the range of roles in the NHS. Find a course in health and care. Find courses and training. Their course finder has over 1,000 courses leading to a range of NHS careers.

Visit Health Careers→

FutureNHS is a collaboration platform that empowers everyone working in health and social care to safely connect, share and learn across boundaries.

Visit FutureNHS→

NHS Jobs is the official online recruitment service for the NHS in England and Wales.

Visit NHS jobs→

If you’re considering undertaking an apprenticeship you can learn more about apprenticeships here.

Visit UCAS→

Links to government guidance

How to take on an apprentice

This gov.uk guide what an employer needs to do and the things they need to consider if they want to employ an apprentice.

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Apprenticeship funding rules

Access the rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training and assessing apprentices in England.

Visit gov.uk→

National minimum wage

The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to. The minimum wage a worker should get depends on their age and if they’re an apprentice.

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Find a training provider 

Find apprenticeship training for your apprentice.

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Find an EPAO

Find an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for your apprentice.

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Career Starter link

Many apprenticeships are a great opportunity for those looking for their first role after leaving full-time education. Learn more about some of the career starter apprenticeships.

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Apprenticeship Support Centre

Access a wide range of guidance for both potential apprentices and employers.

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Apprenticeship off-the-job training

How employers and training providers should meet the off-the-job training requirements for an apprenticeship

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