Pathway Apprenticeship Laboratory Technician Analyst

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and to progress onto a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship or a Laboratory Analyst Apprenticeship.

Note this course is limited to 18 students Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent. For mature applicant’s appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. NFQ level 4 applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.