Empowering Mersey Care through QA's Data & AI Skills Academy 

Designed to meet the unique demands of the healthcare sector, the Mersey Care and QA collaboration delivers innovative training solutions and apprenticeships that enhance skills, drive efficiency, and support career development, ensuring the Trust remains equipped to provide exceptional care and data-driven decisions.

Sign up for a Data & AI Apprenticeship worth up to £27,000. which has no cost implications for you as an individual or your team's budgets.  These industry-leading programmes are designed to empower data professionals and non-professionals alike to learn new skills while on the job. 

What's can I expect?

With QA’s apprenticeships, you can expect a seamless onboarding experience, expert-led training, and flexible learning tailored to your role. Programmes blend online and in-person delivery, combining real-world projects with cutting-edge digital skills. You’ll be supported by dedicated coaches and industry mentors every step of the way. Whether you're starting out or upskilling.

See the programme details, additional information and how to apply below.

 

To successfully implement apprenticeships, the trust needs to further ensure several key resources are in place.

Work-Based Mentors

  • Role and Importance: Work-based mentors are experienced professionals and or individuals who are confident and competent within their field of expertise, who guide apprentices through their training.
  • Responsibilities: Mentors are responsible for setting work-based goals, offering feedback, and acting as role models.
  • Training and Support: Mentors themselves need training to effectively support apprentices. This includes understanding the apprenticeship standards, mentoring techniques, and how to integrate on-the-job learning.

Off-the-Job Training (OTJ)

  • Definition and Purpose: OTJ training is structured learning that takes place outside the normal day-to-day working environment.
  • Requirements: Apprentices must spend at least 20% of their working hours on OTJ training.
  • Integration with Work: OTJ training should be closely aligned with the apprentice's job role and integrated into their overall training plan. This ensures that the skills learned are directly applicable to their work.

Additional Resources

  • Training Providers: Collaboration with educational institutions and training providers is essential to deliver the formal education component of apprenticeships.
  • Infrastructure: Adequate facilities and resources, such as training rooms, equipment, and learning materials, are necessary to support.

To apply for the apprenticeship, your supporting manager will need to complete an Authorising Manager Levy application form, which can be found HERE. 

This form needs to be completed by your line manager in conjunction with you, the applying apprentice.  Once completed all funding applications will be reviewed by the Work Force Development Education and Training  Group. Upon approval, applicants will be moved to a formal application with the apprenticeship provider.

The apprenticeship team in conjunction with the universities and apprenticeship providers we will be hosting information and insight sessions for each apprenticeship that is offered. 

The information and insight sessions are designed to give potential students and managers a better understanding of the role, the apprenticeship course/programme and the roles and responsibilities of all parties when it comes to the apprenticeship

QA will be hosting a general insight and information session for the Digital & AI Skills Academy

19th June 2025 - Data Essentials 

11am Join the meeting now

1:30pm Join the meeting now

The Microsoft Teams session is designed to answer any questions you may have about our programmes in an informal online setting.