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Why partner with CSR Scientific Training

The skills gap in the scientific sector is widening across the country and the move away from Europe has made it more difficult to find skills the sector requires. The solution is clear and involves the strategic use of apprenticeship levy funds to develop new technicians, lab-based scientists and healthcare practitioners in a flexible employer led manner to support the 4th industrial revolution.

CSR find ourselves working with employers who are passionate about employing and training the next generation of scientists and healthcare science professionals. We support you to find apprentices who would want to kick start a scientific, life sciences and healthcare science career by partnering with them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to flourish.

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Over the last 12 years we have helped some of the UK’s leading scientific and healthcare science organisations to build skills for major projects, and helped micro-businesses become SMEs. We’ll help you to grow your own too.

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Bespoke Training to Suit You

Every business is different. That’s why CSR develops flexible, bespoke programmes to address your unique skills gap.

Our expert lecturers and delivery team can assemble a training plan based on the needs of the industry and you the employer. We develop new pathways and combine them with existing ones, to create something that works for you.

We ensure your programme meets the required standard and becomes nationally recognised. Our Laboratory Technician Standard which is now accredited by The Royal Society of Chemistry and all of our Laboratory Technician Apprentices are supported to gain their RSciTech accreditation.

“We prefer to become a trusted partner not just another supplier” – Simon Jukes, Director at CSR

What makes us stand out over other training providers?

  • Our Industry Expertise – Our delivery team has real-world industrial science, healthcare and technology experience, academic qualifications up to PhD level, and a wealth of education and teaching expertise.
  • Our Focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Our team has just been nominated for an award by World Skills UK to recognise our commitment to social mobility.
  • Our Reputation – We have over 12 years of expertise delivering Apprenticeship Standards and we were the 2022 National Winner for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships by the FE Week and AELP AAC Apprenticeship Awards.
  • Supporting your Recruitment Drive – Our experienced customer support team can super charge your vacancy advertising, sift for eligibility, attend interviews and use our social media platforms to help you find ideal candidates.
  • Our Passion – We have a dedicated STEM Outreach team who work hard to promote Scientific and Healthcare Apprenticeships to the next generation.

"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.