Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
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.
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A Laboratory technician may carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation. In any context working safety and ethically is paramount and many companies operate under highly regulated conditions because of the need to control the quality and safety of products, for example medicines. Laboratory technicians are expected to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that is undertaken. They are proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business. | ||||||||
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Duration Minimum 18 months, typically 24 months Entry Requirements
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Programme Content and Key Areas |
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Knowledge Qualification Apprentices must complete a qualification that is recognised for RSciTech, which is relevant to the occupation. The qualification must be at level 3 or higher and provide the theoretical knowledge needed for the apprenticeship standard. Example qualifications include:
Delivery
End-point Assessment End-point assessment will be carried out by an Independent Assessment Organisation. There are four components to end point assessment:
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Learning Outcomes |
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Progression Opportunities The Trailblazer employers have worked in partnership with professional bodies to define the apprenticeship standard and the assessment plan to ensure that it maps to the requirements for RSciTech set by the Science Council. The scope of the standard and the associated assessment plan means that the individual should not require any further training on completion of their apprenticeship to allow them to apply for professional registration as RSciTech. Want to know more? Read more about the Laboratory Technician Standard http://www.siasuk.com/media/1070/laboratory_technician_app_standard.pdf Read more about the Work Based Learning Guide http://www.siasuk.com/media/1132/wblg-laboratory-technician-sept-16_sias-qp.pdf
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