Higher National Apprenticeships (HNA®) - Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Mapping to Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice For England

Oct 20, 2026

Higher National Apprenticeships (HNA®) offer work-based learning leading to a nationally recognised Level 4/5 qualification while students are employed and trained on the job. This mapping document links the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner pathway to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England. It provides examples of cross-unit links across mandatory and optional units, identifying key units at Levels 4 and 5 that support assessed evidence against relevant elements of the Standard, including knowledge, skills and behaviours and related learning outcomes.

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Higher National Apprenticeships (HNA®)

Healthcare Assistant Practitioner mapping

Knowledge requirements mapped to higher national units

Skills requirements mapped to higher national units

Higher National Apprenticeships (HNA®) A Higher Apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity for students to learn through work and is a great alternative to traditional academic models of higher education. They are designed to train them to do a specific job, or qualify in a named occupation. As a Level 4/5 Higher Apprentice, they can gain a nationally-recognised qualification equivalent to the first or second years of a university degree, whilst working, getting paid, and receiving practical, on-the-job training. Higher Apprenticeships are suitable for those working in higher level technical and professional roles, and those with responsibility for managing, training and developing others. Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Image: Cathy Yeulet Mapping to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice For England (Healthcare Assistant Practitioner) There are a number of links across the different mandatory units of the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner pathway, as well as links in a number of optional units. This mapping document provides examples of these links to support you in identifying one or two key units (at Level 4 & 5) that can provide assessed evidence of meeting the relevant element of the Standard. For full mapping (i. e. the full list of units that include content that is mapped to the relevant elements of this Standard, please refer to Appendix 6: Apprenticeship and Professional Standards mapping in the Qualification Specification) . The mapping below is not exhaustive, and there are a number of opportunities throughout mandatory and optional units to assess the requirements of the Standard. | | Healthcare Assistant Practitioner | | Apprenticeship Level: | 5 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | Knowledge, skills and behaviours | Description | Definition of the Minimum Requirements | Higher National Unit | Higher National
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Outcome | Notes | | Knowledge 1 | The principles and philosophy of health and social care | | Unit 1 | 1,2,3 | | | | | | Unit 2 | 1, 2 | | | Knowledge 2 | The physiology, organisation and function of the human body* | | Unit 9 | 1,2,3 | *optional unit selected at L5 can also contribute to meeting this Standard | | | | | Unit 21 | 1 | | | Knowledge 3 | Lifespan developments and healthcare needs from prenatal to end of life/bereavement* | | Unit 9 | 2,3,4 | *optional unit selected at L5 can also contribute to meeting this Standard | | | | | Unit 36 | 1.2, 3 | | | Knowledge 4 | Research and development in the health and social care sector to inform and improve quality of care | | Unit 4 | 1,2,3,4 | | | | | | Unit 18 | 1,2,3,4 | | | Knowledge 5 | Provision and promotion of holistic person centred care and support, duty of care and safeguarding of individuals | | Unit 3 | 2,3,4 | | | | | | Unit 19 | 1,2,3,4 | | | Knowledge 6 | The importance of the strategic environment in health and social care and the implications for the individual | | Unit 1 | 1,2,3,4 | | | | | | Unit 19 | 2,3 | | | Knowledge 7 | The importance of current evidence based practice within scope of the role | | Unit 4 | 1,2,4 | | | | | | Unit 18 | 1,2,3,4 | | | Skill 1 | Responsibilities and duty of the role | Undertakes defined clinical or therapeutic interventions appropriately delegated by a Registered Practitioner | Unit 9 | 3,4 | Assessed interventions must be delegated by a Registered Practitioner | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Unit 21 | 2 | | | Skill 2 | Case Management | Manages own work and case load and implements programmes of care inline with current evidence, taking action relative to an individual’s health and care needs | Unit 20 | 2,4 | | | | | | Unit 36 | 3 | | | Standard Title: | Healthcare Assistant Practitioner | | Apprenticeship Level: | 5 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | Knowledge, skills and behaviours | Description | Definit

FAQs

What is the purpose of a Higher National Apprenticeship (HNA®)?

It enables learners to develop through work and train for a specific job or named occupation. At Level 4/5, learners gain a nationally recognised qualification while working and receiving practical on-the-job training.

What does the document map for the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner pathway?

It maps the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner pathway to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England. It highlights links across mandatory and optional units to help identify units that provide assessed evidence for the Standard.

Is the mapping complete for all requirements and units?

No. The document states the mapping below is not exhaustive and that there are opportunities throughout both mandatory and optional units to assess the Standard requirements.

Oct 20, 2026

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