Level 3 Laboratory Technician

Laboratory technicians play a crucial role in a wide range of organisations. They work at the cutting edge of technology, whether in a laboratory or out in the field, performing both routine and unique laboratory testing and offering technical support across their organisation.

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Qualification

Level 3

Subject area

Science

Course type

Apprenticeship

Course length

2 Years

Why Choose a Laboratory Technician Apprentice?

Hiring a Tiro apprentice means gaining a dedicated team member trained specifically to fit your industry’s demands. They don’t just learn from books – they’re trained in real-world environments, meaning they can hit the ground running and start contributing from day one.

 

 

What skills will your apprentice gain?

This programme prepares your apprentice to support lab operations with essential, hands-on expertise.

  • Safety & Quality Standards: Rigorous training ensures they meet top safety and quality requirements, following precise scientific methods and SOPs.
  • Technical Mastery: Your apprentice gains skills in problem-solving, lab information systems, and data analysis – ready to make immediate contributions.
  • Risk & Compliance: Trained to conduct detailed risk assessments and uphold regulatory standards, enhancing lab safety and compliance.
  • Communication & Teamwork: They’re prepared to communicate clearly and work effectively within your team, supporting smoother operations.
  • Professional Development: Instilled with a growth mindset, your apprentice is committed to ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

With Tiro, you’ll gain a capable, reliable team member who elevates safety, quality, and productivity in your lab.

What next?

Once you’ve qualified, you’ll be eligible to join the Register of Science Technicians (RSciTech) through an appropriate industry body.

Successful apprentices can often find themselves fast-tracked into senior technician and management roles. Or they might go on to a higher level apprenticeship.

Course modules

Module 1
Professional Development and Study Skills

Your apprentice will develop their workplace behaviours and learn about reflective practice, a key part of their apprenticeship from day 1.

Module 2
Working Safely

Your apprentice will learn how to work safely and discover regulations specific to your organisation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Module 3
Industry TechnicalSkills

Your apprentice will gain theoretical knowledge on a topic relevant to your organisation, such as Chemistry or Material Science.

Module 4
Working with Data

Your apprentice will explore the theory and application of laboratory information management systems in the workplace and the importance of document control and record keeping. They will also learn how to display and evaluate data in a workplace setting.

Module 5
Laboratory Investigations

Here the apprentice will learn the quality requirements of a laboratory both internally and externally to your organization and how these requirements lead to reliable and accurate scientific work.

Module 6
Problem Solving and Solutions

In this module, the apprentice will learn different approaches to problem-solving and how to apply these in their workplace. They will also learn why error reporting is vital to quality-centric processes

Module 7
Improving Processes and Procedures

The apprentice will learn about applying continuous improvement methods in the workplace and how these can contribute to improving efficiencies in services and processes.

Module 8
EPA Preparation

During this module we will do final preparations towards your End Point Assessment, and book in your assessment date with the End Point Assessment Organisation

Module 1
Biology

Fats, carbs and proteins.
Nucleic acids.
Cell structure.
Membrane transport.
Organic exchange.
Mass transport.
DNA, genes and protein synthesis.
Genetic diversity.

Module 2
Chemistry

Atomic structure.
Quantities of matter.
Bonding.
Energetics.
Kinetics.
Organic chemistry.
Organic analysis.

Module 3
Physics

Atoms, radioactivity, electrons and electronics.
Practical physics.
Forces, motion, pressure and energy.
Thermal physics.
Properties of waves.
Electricity.
Magnets and currents.

Module 4
Environmental Science

The living environment.
Ecosystems.
Conservation.
Impact to the environment.
Global environment.
Monitoring the environment.
Environmental science in the media.

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What makes this programme great?

Here are a few reasons why our programmes are unique

  • Expert Tutors – our training team has real-world Science and Technology experience, academic qualifications up to PhD level, and a wealth of teaching expertise.
  • Science and Technology through and through – our employers work on everything from earthworks to networks, and from cancerous cells to concrete.
  • Flexible – our learning programmes are built with employers, for employers. They’re modularised and flexible, to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need. And all the training is delivered through a flexible mix of online and on-site training.
  • Apprentices you need, when you need them – we understand businesses resourcing needs won’t stick to anyone else’s schedule. We don’t work to arbitary start dates around the academic calendar or tax years. We’ll find and start your apprentices on programme whenever you need them.

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