Laboratory Technician

Entry criteria

• This is an individual competition.
• The skill set needed to meet the entry requirements are:
  • Apprenticeship Level 3 or 4.
  • HNC
  • HW QF for England and Wales
  • Educational or vocational qualification at Level 3 (eg: A-level or T-level)
  • Foundation Degree or access to HE course at L3 or L4 (or SQF L7)
  • First year in a BSc in Chemical or Biological Sciences

  Competitors who do not fall in any of the categories above or are unsure about their eligibility may contact the competition organising partner for clarification, prior to registering.

• Competitors should be familiar with most of the core competences listed but must not have more than two years’ (at time of registration) industry experience post certification. Competitors should be aged 16 or over to take part in this competition. Reasonable adjustments and support can be provided for any additional needs a competitor might have. These need to be declared at registration.
• There is no limit on competitor registrations per organisation. Spaces at national qualifiers are limited and competitors will be selected and allocated to a qualifier after the entry stage has been submitted and marked. Location preferences made on the registration form will be considered.