Apprentice Science Technician
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Company: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
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Location: CR9 7AL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000029713
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (term time only)
Brief Description
You will have the opportunity to work and be trained by an experienced senior technician in a friendly and supportive department. You will gain the experience and skills to support the teaching of practical science in chemistry, biology and physics.
Training to be Provided
You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
- Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
- On-the-job competency training
- Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion, you could become a science laboratory technician in school or industry
Vacancy Detail
We teach all three sciences at KS3, GCSE and A-level and aim for all our students to experience regular practical work and exciting demonstrations
You will have the opportunity to trial all our experiments, learn how to prepare them and how to support teachers in delivering them effectively.
The successful candidate will:
- Support our senior technician in trialling and preparing practical work for all year groups
- Support in the management of teacher's weekly practical "requisitions"
- Support in the management of scientific equipment, prep room and stores