Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice Review
at Inspire ATA Ltd.
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Colchester
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Doing biology chemistry and physics delivering practicals to lessons. Mostly biology getting things ready as fresh as possible or chemistry preparing solutions for a practical. Physics is often just electricity or light trays which are already prepared.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme quite a lot. I have learnt both in practice and in theory, so it's not just the theoretical knowledge, it is also practical experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to manage stock and basic maintenance of some scientific equipment (multimeters, colorimeters, balances and microscopes). I have also improved on some lab techniques like titrations and standard solution preparation
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, I have meeting with my manager ever few weeks and I have tutor meeting every 4 weeks, with work set for the next session. We can also go over anything I didn't understand any time I have a question
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I know the support structures are in place for everyone, however I haven't had to use them so far.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get lots of support from my tutor, they are very understanding if I need anything whenever. They are happy to help with the work that is set of required or if I need another explanation
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I understand why health and safety measures are in place and the laws around labs and chemical storage. It helps to know how important some things are in different situations, such as quality and standards being very important in industry but not considered in schools.
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
We have a half termly team meal where the technician team goes out for a meal out.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Inspire ATA Ltd. to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's practical experience on the job with the theory behind why you do what you do at work, so you understand why you do things instead of just doing it without understanding why.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Inspire ATA Ltd.?
Be aware of deadlines and do little work often and don't wait until the last minute to do things.
