Community is delighted to announce that the union will sit on the Skills Development Scotland Apprenticeship Development Group.
As the leading union for dental nurses, Community will have input into the development of the apprenticeship for the profession, including the design of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualifications which underpin the apprenticeship scheme.
The Apprenticeship Development Group will meet several times to develop all aspects of the apprenticeship standard and framework; including the structure and content of the apprenticeship, its length and duration, and any enhancements that should be included to the scheme.
Community’s Assistant Director of Operations Tiffany Gillies said
“As the lead union for dental nurses, we are proud to be part of the Skills Development Scotland Working Group on apprenticeships.
“We will seek to use this as an opportunity to ensure that dental nursing apprenticeships in Scotland fully meet the needs of the profession, and that training for the apprenticeship provides participants with all the support they need to excel in a role which forms a crucial part of every dental team.”
To find out more about Skills Development Scotland apprenticeships visit https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/apprenticeships
At Community, we are proud to bring together dental nurses from across the UK, to organise within your sector and fight against issues around pay, workplace bullying, contracts, sickness and more. As a member of our dental nurse community, you can go to work and feel safe knowing that we are here to fight your corner when you need us.
If you are a member of Community and need advice or support, please contact our Service Centre at help@community-tu.org or on 0800 389 6332.
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