Training

Ongoing training

Scotland is committed to workforce development, and there are a range of initiatives that support employers, thus ensuring that their employees are fully equipped to meet the challenges of working in rapidly changing environments.

The Life Sciences Modern Apprenticeship has been developed by Semta (the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies) in consultation with employers and key partners in the sector to produce a training programme which meets the needs of employers. Due to the different options available employers/employees can choose to design an apprenticeship that meets their specific needs. The Apprenticeships are available to school leavers, employees of school leaving age and above, including existing staff.  Employees will need to demonstrate to their employer that they have the potential to complete the programme to the required standard.

The Life Sciences Modern Apprenticeship Framework has been designed, through its pathway structure, with career progression in mind.  Candidates can build on their achievements and it is possible to progress from Technician to Technologist Pathway and eventually Assistant Scientist Pathway through greater and higher levels of working responsibility and educational achievement, up to a Science degree.