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This Modern Apprenticeship helps employees gain skills and knowledge they need for roles in life sciences and its related industries. It’s offered at two levels to support new entrants and the upskilling of existing teams. The apprenticeship covers the traditional healthcare aspects of life sciences, as well as related science areas such as industrial, marine, plant, environmental and veterinary biotechnology.
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 6 in one of:
Plus, a qualification at SCQF level 5 in one of:
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship.
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and knowledge they need for roles including:
They could also progress to the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 7 or further qualifications and recognition, including:
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 7 in one of:
Plus, a qualification at SCQF level 6/7 in one of:
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship.
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and knowledge they need for roles such as laboratory technician or professional technologist.
They could also progress to further qualifications and recognition, including:
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
Find a learning provider
Call our advisers to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.
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