Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

The advanced apprenticeship for laboratory technicians is for people working or hoping to work in a science laboratory. The apprenticeship will take two years to complete.

You will attend College for one day per week. During this day you will study topics in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. This will include under-pinning theory and advanced practical laboratory technician skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve your English and maths ability.

In employment, you will learn skills on-the-job and be supported to work towards specific competence targets relating to health and safety, laboratory housekeeping, scientific methods, analysing data and complying with relevant regulations.

The apprenticeship will be assessed by an external organisation (SIAS) at the end of the two years. Once completed, you could go on to work as a qualified science technician in commercial laboratories, research, schools or universities. Alternatively, you may choose to progress to a higher apprenticeship for laboratory scientists or onto a science-related degree.