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Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Subject Area

Health, Social Care & Life Sciences

Student Type

Students aged 16-18 | Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Apprenticeship

What is the course about?

This apprenticeship aims to give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a successful laboratory technician. Throughout this role, you are expected to work both individually and as part of a laboratory team and will be responsible for proactively finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business.

Why should I choose the course?

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals looking to develop a career as a laboratory technician, a role that involves proactively identifying solutions to problems and contributing to business improvements. Laboratory technicians are expected to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and reliability of their work with minimal supervision.

Working safely, ethically, and in compliance with strict regulatory standards is essential in this field. As such, laboratory technicians follow robust quality procedures to ensure they meet the relevant industry standards.

While the apprenticeship does not require additional qualifications or professional recognition, it has been carefully aligned with the expectations of relevant professional bodies. Apprentices and employers are encouraged to consult with these organisations to understand any additional criteria needed for professional recognition, which may depend on meeting specific learning outcomes.

What will I learn?

This apprenticeship will cover the following units: scientific investigation skills, practical scientific procedures and techniques, laboratory techniques and their applications. You can also choose option units including: physiology of the human body, human regulation and reproduction, and genetics and genetic engineering.

How is the apprenticeship delivered?

You will normally work around 30 hours per week, and no more than 40 hours (if you are under 18), which includes any training time at college (off-the-job) as well as on-the-job training in the workplace with your employer.

What will the course lead on to?

After completing this apprenticeship, you may wish to enter employment or take your studies further by progressing onto higher education.

What support is available?

You will be allocated a designated tutor to guide you through your apprenticeship. We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.

Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

We are one of the top-performing further education colleges for apprenticeships. Over nine in ten of our apprentices continue in employment or receive a promotion once they have completed their apprenticeship. We also have a dedicated apprenticeship matching service which matches your skills to a suitable apprenticeship employer. The college is dedicated to supporting you on-programme and helping you progress on to the next step.

Careers Information

Cheshire & Warrington IoT

Institutes of Technologies (IoTs) are a national network of partnerships between local colleges, universities, and leading employers. Winsford campus’ IoT specialises in healthcare and life sciences and houses a dedicated Health & Social Care Academy and a Life Sciences Academy featuring industry-standard equipment, specialist technologies, and a fully-equipped science laboratory.

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Course options

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Duration
28 Months
Class Times
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Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
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Starts Aug 2025

Duration
28 Months
Class Times
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Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
TBC
Adult Fee
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16-18 Fee
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