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Modern Apprenticeship - Life Sciences

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Forth Valley College

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Course description

Closing date for applications 31 January 2024

A Modern Apprenticeship (MA) is a qualification candidates gain whilst in full-time employment.

A typical Modern Apprenticeship (MA) consists of a Scottish Vocational Qualification, (SVQ), Core skills (Communication, Numeracy, Problem Solving, Working with Others, ICT) and either an NC, HNC or HND or combination of these.

Modern Apprenticeships are a combination of practical work based qualifications which are carried out in the workplace and time spent in College on either a full-time, block or day release basis depending on the discipline chosen.

Year One
Level 3 SVQ assessed in the workplace + HNC Applied Science day release

Year Two
Level 3 SVQ assessed in the workplace + HNC Applied Science day release

Year Three
Level 3 SVQ assessed in the workplace

  • Apprentices will also be certificated for all 5 core skills at intermediate 2
  • There is the Industrial Route and the Educational Route
  • The vacancies are within Pharmaceutical and drinks industries, schools, colleges and universities
  • All Modern Apprentices are employed full time from day one
  • Funding for a Modern Apprenticeships may be funded or part Funded through Skills Development Scotland

    • Learning outcome

    Career paths:

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Provided by

    Forth Valley College

    info@forthvalley.ac.uk

    01324 403000

    Provider website

    Grangemouth Road

    Falkirk

    FK2 9AD

    Entry requirements

    One of the following:

  • Four NAT 5, including Maths and English and Higher Chemistry
  • Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
  • Applicants who do not meet this criteria but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

    • Additional Requirements:

  • All successful applicants will sit an online aptitude test, which includes maths and technical subjects
  • All companies involved will then interview applicants of their choosing
  • Applicants may have to go through a medical prior to employment

    • Course options

    Course details

    19th Aug 2024 to 23rd May 2025

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Grangemouth Road

    Falkirk

    FK2 9AD

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    info@forthvalley.ac.uk

    01324 403000

    View course on provider website