Laboratory Scientist (Chemical) Apprenticeship
Information for employers of Laboratory Scientist (Chemical) apprentices.
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Welcome to our information for employers of Laboratory Scientist (Chemical) degree apprentices. If you require further information, please email the Apprenticeships Unit or call (+44) 0161 247 3720 (9:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday).
You play a crucial role in supporting your apprentice’s learning and identifying opportunities for the development of their skills. We are keen for you to play an active role in the apprenticeship, so please bookmark this page as it is regularly updated.
Line manager and mentor information and workshops
Understand how to support your apprentice’s development and find out more about the course at our workshops.
These sessions include:
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introduction to the Manchester Met Apprenticeships Unit
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course structure, content, delivery and assessment
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role of a workplace manager or mentor
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supporting apprentice learners
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engaging with the e-portfolio
Line manager and mentor webinar resources
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Apprenticeship standard and assessment information
The apprenticeship standard provides the building blocks of our Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship. It is the blueprint for the development of our apprentices across the duration of the course. The standard will be used regularly during reviews as a point of reference, and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with its contents.
Apprentice timetables
- Induction 23-24 September 2024 (Year 1 and direct entry second years only)
- Mini-residential 5-6 November 2024 (Year 1 only)
- Annual residential 20-24 January 2025 (all four years)
Your apprentices will access their timetables through their Virtual Learning Environment, once they have enrolled.
Unit handbooks
Individual unit handbooks are available upon request. Please email us for more information.
End-point assessment (EPA) guidance
The EPA is an integral component of the course. The degree will be achieved upon successful completion of this assessment.
The EPA is designed in collaboration with employers and applies to all organisations delivering this apprenticeship.
- Find out more about what your apprentices will be expected to do as part of the EPA
- EPA guidance PowerPoint by Marshall Assessment
- EPA guidance webinar recording by Marshall Assessment
If you require any of the above documents in a different format, please email us.