Roles benefiting from this programme
This programme suits a wide range of roles in the NHS, local government, private sector, and voluntary organisations that respond to community health and wellbeing needs. Hover over a role to learn more.
What you will learn
Our training blends experiential workshops, coaching practice, and community-based projects. You learn the models, apply them in real settings, and finish with the confidence to make a difference from day one.
Experiential workshops
Hands-on sessions exploring health coaching tools, community engagement, and wellbeing frameworks.
Community projects
Assess local health needs, explore place-based services, and work with real communities to improve outcomes.
Reflective practice
Group supervision, caseload reviews, and learning logs to deepen your understanding and track your growth.
Coaching practice
Real-time coaching with feedback and observed hours. Build practical skills you put to work immediately.
Portfolio and EPA prep
Structured support to build your evidence portfolio and prepare for the final assessment with confidence.
Full pastoral support
A dedicated tutor, programme support adviser, regular progress reviews, and guidance from onboarding to completion.
How the programme is delivered
Live workshops
Face-to-face and virtual sessions led by experienced health and wellbeing trainers. Interactive, practical, and applied.
Online learning
Self-paced modules, webinars, and resources accessible through the learning platform. Study around your work schedule.
Workplace practice
20% of your working hours devoted to off-the-job training. Coaching practice, community projects, and reflective learning integrated into your role.
Cohort schedule
Key dates for the September 2026 cohort. Foundation to learning starts on 23 September 2026, with eight workshops running through to May 2027.
Foundation to Learning
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Workshop 1
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Workshop 2
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Workshop 3
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Workshop 4
Wednesday 13 January 2027
Workshop 5
Wednesday 17 February 2027
Workshop 6
Wednesday 17 March 2027
Workshop 7
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Workshop 8
Thursday 20 May 2027
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Get in touchHow the programme works
Four stages take you from enrolment to qualification.
Onboarding
Complete eligibility and application forms, meet your tutor for a skills assessment, and get set up on the learning platform. We tailor your learning plan to your experience and needs.
On-programme learning
A blend of workshops, webinars, coaching practice, action learning sets, and community-based projects. 20% of your working hours go to off-the-job training, integrated into your role.
Gateway review
You, your employer, and TPC Health meet to confirm you have met the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Your portfolio of evidence demonstrates readiness for the final assessment.
End-point assessment
An independent assessor conducts a knowledge test, a live observation, and a structured professional discussion supported by your portfolio. Pass this and your certificate is issued.
Entry requirements
Requirements differ depending on whether you are a learner or an employer enrolling a team member.
- Right to work in the UK and ordinarily resident for at least the previous three years
- Aged 16 or over
- Employed with a contract of at least 30 hours per week
- Working under the supervision of a senior colleague for the duration of the programme
- Not in full-time education or enrolled on another government-funded programme
- Not holding a Level 4 qualification or above in a related field (assessed on a case-by-case basis)
- Workplace based in England
- Provide a named senior colleague to supervise and support the learner throughout
- Allow approximately 6-7 hours per week of paid working time for off-the-job training (20% of contracted hours)
- Provide regular client-facing experience (in person) during the programme
- Give unrestricted access to online health data and health promotion resources
- Enable the learner to communicate with external organisations including the NHS, charities, community groups, and local authorities
- Support collaboration with other health and care professionals and peers
How the training is funded
This programme sits on the approved register and is funded through the apprenticeship levy. Details on the occupational standard are available on the Skills England website.
Levy-paying employers
Fully funded from your levy pot. No additional cost.
Non-levy employers
Government funds 95%. You pay 5% of the training cost. SME co-investment support is available.
For learners
Learners pay nothing. All training costs are covered by the employer and government funding.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to talk about this programme?
Whether you are an employer developing your team or an individual exploring funded training, we are here to help. Get in touch and we will respond within one working day.