Higher Apprenticeship in Life Science and Related Science Industries

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Tycoch

Telephone: 01792 284000 (Tycoch)

Overview

You will complete the following qualifications as part of the apprenticeship framework:

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences, plus
NVQ Level 4 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities

Available pathways include: biology, forensic science, chemistry, environmental science, food science, technology and nutrition, polymer science and technology

You will study a range of topics including:

Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
Choice of specialist units

You will also study essential skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy.

Updated December 2021

This course is not running at the moment .

Key information

Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science / Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science / A minimum of two AS Levels (to include a science and / or maths).

Further study at university in a relevant subject. This apprenticeship is recognised, with continual professional development, to Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) status.

Employment options could include:

Laboratory technician e.g. school, hospital
Research technician
Quality support technician
Technologist
Development technician
Manufacturing technician
Biotechnology technician
Forensic science technician
Water and wastewater technician
Environmental monitoring technician