This occupation is found in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies; and analytical science services, dental laboratories and educational establishments.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working at the forefront of technology to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing (and manufacturing where relevant) and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with the laboratory manager and colleagues, internal departments such as manufacturing, procurement and quality, internal customers such as medical staff, teaching staff and students, external suppliers and customers such as service engineers, delivery drivers, regulatory bodies and inspection teams e.g. HSE.
Key Facts
Mode of Attendance:
The Apprenticeship course is normally full time, which might include attending college on a day release or your tutor visiting you in the workplace.
Level:
Advanced Apprenticeship
Dates:
You have to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. You can either apply for one of our vacancies, or you can source your own employer.
Course Code:
AP3XLAB
The Programme
Includes
Regular formative assessment, development of a portfolio demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace.
- Understand Regulatory Environment
- Product Testing Techniques
- Control of Hazards in the Laboratory
- Laboratory Techniques
- Quality Procedures
- Data Protection
- Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data
Where you
can work
Laboratory technicians work in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies, and analytical science services, dental laboratories and educational establishments.
Key
Information
- Enrolment is roll on roll off all year round, primarily based in the workplace.
- Additional training is delivered on Campus 6 times per year and remotely via Teams.
Awarding
Organisation
- End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) of choice is SIAS
Additional
Information
Current Delivery Involves:
- Workplace visit every 4 weeks to include Professional Discussions and Observations
- A day in College 6 times per year
- A progress review every 12 weeks with dedicated trainer assessor and line manager / workplace mentor
Entry Requirements
& Functional Skills
- Five GCSE’s at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
- If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: -Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths.
- Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English
Qualification(s)
Obtained
- L3 Apprenticeship Standard in Laboratory Technician
- L2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)
Progression
Opportunities
- L3 Team Leader/Supervisor
Training
Provided
On-programme is the learning phase for Apprentices to apply the academic theory to their own organisations and role, and to capture the skills, knowledge and behaviours developed on the programme and in the workplace. To achieve this, Apprentices need to complete off-the-job training during the on-programme phase of their Apprenticeship, this is tracked and monitored through our e-portfolio. This might be achieved through shadowing colleagues, E-learning, internal training and research as well as taught sessions by Loughborough College.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.