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Science Manufacturing Technician – Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Laboratory Apprenticeships

This apprenticeship has been designed by industry for anyone wanting to work as a Science Manufacturing Technician within a range of organisations; chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nuclear. Apprentices will carry out and operate the systems and equipment involved in the production of products.

Elements of the Apprenticeship to complete –

  • A Health and Safety qualification, Behaviour and Vocational Competence logs
  • A Knowledge qualification i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science, Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills
  • End-Point Assessment with 3 key components

The end-point assessment process is carried once all other elements have been successfully completed. An independent assessor from Science Industry Assessment Service (SIAS) will carry out the 3 stages of the end-point assessment with support from our own assessment team. This apprenticeship is graded at Fail, Pass or Distinction.

Funding Band – 15

Duration – 24 months

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

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This position is now taken.

"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.