Skip to main content

Laboratory and Science Technicians Framework – Education Science – Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Uncategorised

This apprenticeship has been designed for science technicians in academic situations. Apprentices will monitor and maintain equipment, stock levels, prepare practical experiments and design sessions in support of teaching or lecturing staff. Ideal candidates could work in a variety of academic situations from Secondary schools to colleges, universities and private specialist institutions.

Elements of the Apprenticeship to complete –

  • NVQ L3 Diploma in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Education)
  • A Knowledge qualification i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
  • Functional Skills Exams in Maths, ICT and English where applicable
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills plus Employment Rights and Responsibilities

This SASE (Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England) compliant apprenticeship programme will accept enrolments until the 31st October 2017 and unlike the new Standard apprenticeship has no end-point assessment process. Included as part of this framework is the Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities vocational qualification which offers another level 3 diploma into the offering for your apprentices.

Funding Band – 9

Duration – 24 months

This course is delivered either face to face in the workplace or online with planned visits to cover the practical elements of the course.

The Apprentice is recognised by selected professional bodies at Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) level.

Click here to get in touch.

"NPL’s science apprentice programme makes me very proud. It is helping to ensure a healthy and diverse pipeline of talent for our future."

-- The National Physical Laboratory’s CEO, Peter Thompson

"We at The University of Oxford could not recommend CSR Scientific Training as a training provider more. If you are looking for scientific or laboratory apprenticeships then make sure you get in touch with the team at CSR."

-- Helen Johnson – Senior Appointments & Apprenticeship Manager, The University of Oxford

"Thank you for helping us build our future and for your continued support and dedication to apprenticeship training."

-- Carly Larkin, Apprentice Lead at East Kent Hospitals University

"CSR lecturers are a massive help. If I have any problems they try their hardest to find a solution."

-- Kane Murrell, Apprentice Nanofabrication Technician at Cranfield University.

"I get to experience what working life is like whilst getting support from both my Line Manager and the team at CSR to develop. With the qualifications I have gained this will help to increase my employability and allow me to apply for more advanced roles at my current, or other, companies in the future."

-- Cameron Hughes, Science Manufacturing Technician – Freeline

We are an RSC accredited provider for our L3 laboratory technician apprenticeship programme. Click here for more info.

CSR is an Ofsted good provider with Outstanding Behaviours and Attitudes, click here to read our report

winning award

CSR are honoured and delighted to be the National winners in the Outstanding Contribution to the development of Apprenticeships (Provider) category.