Professional Apprenticeships
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Earning whilst Learning… Apprenticeships are the modern way to gain a successful career in science-based roles across a whole number of industries. From traditional healthcare, medicine and pharma companies to more specialist industries such as structural metals or concrete testing, paints, varnishes and coatings. There are 100’s of employers looking for qualified scientific and laboratory technicians.
Choose from TWO ROUTES towards a Professional Apprenticeship Qualification
Upfront Bootcamps or Linear Progressive Training Schedules
*Whilst integrating with employers induction programmes.
This suits employers who can drive value and offer development to employees in their workplace wihout any detailed prior learning.
Start your career with a Laboratory Technician (L3) Professional Apprenticeship – Who knows where it will take you?
Lab Technician (L3)
Or Choose from Several Industry Aligned Apprenticeship Programmes
Science Manufacturing Technician
Apprenticeship Overview
The course is designed for those looking to progress into manufacturing-based roles, or existing employees who would like to learn more about the theory behind what they do. A science manufacturing technician will operate the systems and equipment involved in the production of products within the Science Industry.
Delivered ‘in person’ via our unique online platform, the course will equip your future scientists with the skills needed to be able to work effectively in the Laboratory on Day 1.
Teaching is delivered via block training throughout the apprenticeship by way of an immersive bootcamp, in which apprentices alternate between training with their Academy instructors and embedding their new skills back in the workplace in a monthly cycle. You will then progress on to a Higher National Certificate in with Applied Chemistry or Applied Biology at L4 via block training whilst working towards key skills required to work successfully as a Science Manufacturing Technician.
Our S&A Science Academy Apprentices each have the opportunity to attend residentials to improve their ability in techniques such as Mass Spectrometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Gas Chromatography.
Food Technologist
Apprenticeship Overview
This course is designed for those looking to progress into the food and feed manufacturing sector, or existing employees who would like to learn more about the theory behind what they do.
A Food Technologist ensures all products are safe to eat, of consistent appearance, taste, and texture and may be based in a laboratory or factory or both; within a laboratory-based environment to ensure the safety and quality of food products, in development roles to improve existing products and launch new products, in factory based roles working with teams to develop good manufacturing practices, and within the supply chain to develop good relationships with suppliers and customers.
Delivered ‘in person’ via our unique online platform, the course will equip your future scientists with the skills needed to be able to work effectively in the business on Day 1.
Teaching is delivered via block training throughout the apprenticeship by way of an immersive bootcamp, in which apprentices alternate between training with their Credersi instructors and embedding their new skills back in the workplace in a monthly cycle whilst working towards their Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology.
Our Credersi Apprentices each have the opportunity to perform experimental technique in their own home with equipment sent directly to their door. This includes; balances, pipettes, pH metres, refractometers and relevant glassware.
Metrology Technician Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Overview
The course is designed for those looking to progress into the science sector and have a keen interest in the way equipment makes measurements. Metrology is the science of measurement and includes all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. Measurement underpins the UK economy and international trade. This important work is carried out by skilled Metrology Technicians who understand core measurement principles and practices and whose role is to interpret and apply these whilst carrying out measurement activities in whichever industry they work.
Delivered ‘in person’ via our unique online platform, the course will equip your future scientists with the skills needed to be able to work effectively in the business on Day 1.
Teaching is delivered via block training throughout the apprenticeship by way of an immersive bootcamp, in which apprentices alternate between training with their Credersi instructors and embedding their new skills back in the workplace in a monthly cycle.
Level 5 Technician Scientist
Apprenticeship Overview
The course is designed for those looking to progress into more senior roles within the Laboratory roles, or from a L3 Apprenticeship who would like to learn more about the theory behind what they do. As a Technician Scientist you will carry out established laboratory based investigations and basic scientific experimentation using bench and instrumentation techniques contribute to solutions to problems within the wider scientific team, using appropriate project management procedures
Delivered ‘in person’ via our unique online platform, the course will equip your future scientists with the skills needed to be able to work effectively in the Laboratory.
Teaching is delivered via block training throughout the apprenticeship by way of an immersive bootcamp, in which apprentices alternate between training with their Credersi instructors and embedding their new skills back in the workplace in a monthly cycle. You will then progress on to a Higher National Diploma in with Applied Chemistry or Applied Biology at L5 via block training whilst working towards key skills required to work successfully as a Technician Scientist.
Our Credersi Apprentices each have the opportunity to attend residentials to improve their ability in techniques such as A-septic technique, Pipetting, Weighing, Making Solutions as well as Mass Spectrometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Gas Chromatography.
The L3 apprenticeship training programme for Laboratory Technicians is a highly credible alternative to traditioanl Universioty routes into employment. Built upon the UK Skills Agency curriculum our Acadmey Programmes layer on multiple additional learning modules and industry focused career events to instil into our apprentices real world knowledge ensuring they add value to their employers from their first day at work.
Delivered via Intensive Bootcamps, Weekly Day-Release or via our planned Learning Blocks
Our different models help our employers manage workforce planning in ways to suit their business, as well as plan the continous income of new talent at both junior ans experience levels to suit their needs.
Block 1
Weeks 1-3
The fundamentals of becoming an exceptional science & laboratory technician. Including: –
- Health & Safety (eg. HASWA, COSHH, COMAH & DSEAR)
- Key biological systems
- Business of science, key stakeholders and roles in industry
- Practical techniques inc. measuring, weighting, pipetting & basic maths skills
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Analytical techniques inc. Polymerase Chain Reaction & Immunoassy
Block 2
Weeks 4-6
Measuring testing techniques and incorporating Quality Requirements. Including: –
- Understanding analytical chemistry techniques inc chromatography, mass spectrometry and pH measurement.
- Develop mental resilience for solving challenging problems and aiding personal and professional growth.
- Carry out further laboratory techniques in forming solutions, dilutions and working with statistical measurements.
- Identify key requirements of GLP, GCP and GMP
- Calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment.
Block 3
Weeks 7-10
Actioning Non-Conformance and Implementing Correctove Action. Including: –
- Understanding physical testing methinds involving the use of optical measurement in science, Newton’s Laws and Radiation
- Identifying the needs, process and mechanics of problem solving in a laboratory environment
- Identifying and incorporating error reporting techniques
- Root Cause Analysis and 5-whys
- Compare and contrast problem solving techniques
- Key principles of traceability and consider how data security impacts traceability.
Industry Aligned Configurable Apprenticeship Programmes
Our enhanced professional apprenticeship programmes already have a whole host of benefits and add-ons, but we also have a number of Industry aligned programmes that include specific qualifications., certifications and alignment to various trade associations.
The New Standard in Professional Education, Training and Certification
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