Lab Tech Apprentice Review
at Inspire ATA Ltd.
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Ruislip
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I'm a secondary school laboratory technician, I prepare practicals that are carried out within classrooms and maintain a healthy and clean lab environment. I assist teachers in practicing practicals they may be unfamiliar with. I also help ensure science equipment is functional and to report any faults I may find.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it a lot, I am extremely happy with the programme and the placement I am in, I have improved many skills and everyone is extremely supportive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learned communication as this was a very difficult area for me as someone who finds it hard to speak to others. Teamwork have been greatly improved with my coworkers. I've learned how to use a lot of equipment I never had the chance to use before such as working a oscilloscope, or erying
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very clear and structured with a clear plan and timing with what I must acomplish.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and they offer plenty of support to help me with my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They offer a lot of support and help plan the best possible way to continue my apprenticeship and get work done with the timings I am given and my situation of travelling to and from work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
They broaden my knowledge such as in the laws that surround labs and are relevant to the lab, such as chemical storage, usage, and disposal.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I assist in science clubs and a primary school out reach where students from a primary school comes to the secondary school to perform safe science experiments.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Inspire ATA Ltd. to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Inspire ATA has been a great opportunity for me to get into the work field of science.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Inspire ATA Ltd.?
Work out your timings properly and don't fall behind on assignments and hours, and to enjoy your time.
