A Laboratory Technician apprentice will learn:
Laboratory Technicians will also undertake a level 3 science knowledge qualification to support standards completion and evidence 20% off-the-job learning.
Apprentices will complete a relevant science qualification, which is recognised for professional registration as RSciTech. Example qualifications are:
Learners may also study this apprenticeship with a prior qualification that may exempt them from the knowledge aspect of the programme. This can be discussed with your account manager upon a skills scan being undertaken with the learner(s).
Entry requirements for this role are determined by the employer, however typically 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science are desirable. The apprentice must also be either exempt or capable of achieving level 2 Maths and English (GCSE or functional skills) prior to taking end-point assessment.
The Trailblazer employer group includes: Actavis, Aesica Pharmaceuticals, Broughton Laboratories, Essar, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, GSK, Growhow, Ineos, Lotte Chemical UK, Lucite, MedImmune, Pfizer, SABIC UK Petrochemicals, Sellafield, Sembcorp, Seralab, Syngenta, Synergy Outsourcing, University of Westminster, Victrex, ConocoPhillips, Barts Health Pharmaceuticals (NHS), Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Biology, Science Council.
It will typically take 18 months although the exact duration will be dependent on
the previous experience of the individual. Cogent
Skills Training will liaise with the employer to
establish the duration of the programme. However,
a minimum of 12 months must be undertaken to
ensure attainment of sufficient skills, knowledge
and experience.
An additional period of time (typically 2-3 months),
will be required for any learner(s) requiring Maths
and English functional skills or GCSE study.
We provide a free scoping session, which includes everything from identifying training to match job descriptions, to understanding the apprenticeship levy funding process.
We enrol/induct the learner and develop a bespoke delivery plan based on the requirements of the business and/or apprenticeship standard.
Over the duration of the training we support the learner in the workplace with face to face and remote delivery. We also provide any support needed for the apprentices mentor or line manager.
We arrange all relevant end point assessment and prepare the learner on what to expect during end point assessment.
Following the successful completion of the training the learner receives their certification.
As part of our commitment to use the latest technology to enhance our provision we use a leading Virtual Learning Environment called Canvas
With personalised notifications and web app integration, Canvas allows us to engage with students where they already hang out, on social networks and mobile platforms. And with real-time interaction and rich multimedia, we can keep them engaged, too.
