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Apprentices will undertake two fourteen-month training placements within the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemistry, where you will experience a range of cutting-edge research and teaching facilities, both at South Kensington and at our new campus in White City. You will be supported to develop a range of laboratory and bench skills, with key training areas including:
- working safely in a laboratory environment
- following quality procedures while complying with internal and external regulations
- laboratory techniques and their application, including calibration and chromatography
- compiling accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
- data analysis and interpretation
You will also spend one day each week undertaking a programme of off-the-job training provided by Kingston College and will work towards the level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship standard. This will include units on Chemistry, Microbiology, and Science fundamentals: titration, microscopy cells and energy. On completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for professional registration (Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) status).
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
With effect from 21 May 2021, any individual who will be undertaking research activities, at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/Fields of Research relevant to ATAS will be required to obtain a free of charge ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to work in the UK. This will include research, academic, engineering and technician staff applying for Skilled Worker visas. Some exemptions apply.
Find out more about about the ATAS scheme