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Laboratory Technician - Apprenticeship

SETU Carlow Campus
SETU Carlow Campus
Course Code
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Career Zone
Duration
2 Years
Attendence
Phased work/college

Course Summary

With this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified laboratory technician with a QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Science - Laboratory Technician.

You may then work in a laboratory environment in biopharma, chemical manufacturing, medical devices and diagnostics, food and drink, and analytical testing laboratories.

Course Details

SETU Carlow Campus
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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

 

Apprenticeship Details

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Laboratory Technician - Apprenticeship

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
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To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

Further Research

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