Lab Tech Apprentice

What you’ll do at work

Day to day, you will:

• Prepare equipment, materials and solutions for science lessons and practical demonstrations
• Set up experiments and check that apparatus is clean, safe and working properly
• Help organise, maintain and restock laboratory equipment and resources
• Get labs ready for each lesson by cleaning benches, sinks and equipment
• Learn how to store, handle and dispose of chemicals and materials safely
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance and report faults to senior technicians
• Help care for plants and animals where needed
• Work closely with science teachers and technicians to bring the curriculum to life
• Follow health and safety procedures and help keep the lab safe and organised
• Apply what you learn in your training directly to your work
• Take on other reasonable duties that support the Science Department

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or training provider. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard, so you’ll learn the theory behind the practical work you do.

After the apprenticeship

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Requirements:

Essential qualifications:

GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above).
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
Desired qualifications.

A Level Science (pass), though not essential.