Level 3 Certificate in

Laboratory Technician

Apprentice level

Level 3 advanced

Typical duration

19 months

Training
method

Blended

Assessment
method

Portfolio

Funding
Value

£21,000

EPA
Organisation

NCFE

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for proactively finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business. The occupation is working at the forefront of technology to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation.

Level 5 (Foundation Year) Higher Apprenticeship as a Technician Scientist and eventually to a Level 6 (Degree) Laboratory Scientist.

IOSH (Optional GQA Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills)

Laboratory Assistant (prefixed by sector), Laboratory Technician

Receive 10 certificates typically including COSHH Risk Assessment, Prevention and Control of Infection, Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication, Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector, Health and Safety in the Workplace

What to expect from LMP Education

Dedicated account management and recruitment
Leading nationwide apprenticeship training provider
Specialists in the education, training and business sectors
Delivering vibrant, engaging learning for all learners
Blended and remote teaching and learning
Tailored learning plans for each individual
Experienced tutors and delivery support team
Designated safeguarding officers, policies and procedures

Programme
Information

The quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
How to safely store and handle data in line with national and international data protection and cyber security regulations that apply to the role and employer processes.
How to apply statistical techniques for data processing and presentation. e.g. calculation of median, standard deviation, produce graphs.
How to recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions.
The business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
The foundations of health and safety including responsibility for health and safety under Health & Safety at Work Act(HASWA).
Risk assessment & control including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health assessments (COSHH) and Safety Data Sheets.

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures.
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required.
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste.
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP.
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment.
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required.
Contribute to the preparation of reports.

Effective communication using a range of skills.
Effective teamwork.
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks in compliance with quality and safety standards, challenging unsafe working practices where appropriate.
An understanding of impact of their work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality.

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