Earn and Learn your way to a career in Science with our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

If you are 16-24, have a real interest in entering a career in science, apply now for our Science Pre-Apprenticeship programme.

You will start with a 14 week programme designed to prepare you for entry to a full time apprenticeship.

About the programme

• This programme introduces you to the world of science, preparing you for an apprenticeship or other science courses. It is designed to develop a range of employability skills essential for success in working life.
• You will gain a BTEC Level 1 in Applied Science and a work skills award in teamwork.
• The course runs for 14 weeks and is based at the Enfield Centre.
• You will attend College on Monday -  9.am - 4.30pm and Tuesday -  9.am - 4.30pm and Wednesday 2.00-4.30pm
• You will also attend a one day work experience and have the opportunity to practice interview skills.
• You will have a personal tutor who will guide and support you, and have access to our careers and counselling service. Financial advice is also available.

You will study the following units:

• Starting work in the science sector
• Using equipment to make scientific observations and measurements
• Using chemical products
• You will study the practical and theoretical aspects of sciences in fully equipped laboratories. You will prepare for interviews with employers.

Benefits of the Pre- Apprenticeship programme

• You will receive £30 per week while studying,subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
• You will gain relevant development of industry skills and employability skills
• You will gain recognised qualifications
• You will receive valuable work experience skills
• You will gain valuable access to industry professionals for interviewing techniques and advice and guidance
• You may be able to progress to apprenticeship training in this vocational area, subject to successfully completing your pre-apprenticeship training.
                                                                    

Frequently asked questions
How often will I attend training?
You will attend training three days a week for 14 weeks.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in your practical and written work. There will be tutor guidance to support you in the required assessments.

I already work in a laboratory can I still join the programme?
Yes. This will be very valuable to your programme and can help in your training and assessment programme.

What will I get paid?
Pre-apprentices receive £30 a week subject to eligibility.

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How much can I earn?

• Clinical Support Workers: starting from £13,600 - £16,700 a year. With experience this can rise to around £18,500.
• Biomedical Scientist in the NHS: starting from £21,200 and £27,500 per year. Specialists, team leaders and managers earn between £33,000 and £40,000.
• Laboratory Technician: starting from £13,000 - £18,000 per year. With experience and qualifications this can rise to between £20,000, and £25,000.
• Education Technician: Full time technicians can earn from £13,000 to around £18,000 a year, Senior Technicians can earn over £25,000.
• Research Scientist with a phD: starting from £25,000 to £35,00 a year.  Professor’s can earn £50,000 - £70,000 or more.
   

 

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