1. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Developing Science Professionals for Training Providers

2. Developing Science Professionals A professional development programme for laboratory, scientific and technical employees up to graduate level. Delivery through a new Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals. Pathways for life sciences, chemical science, food science, healthcare science, process development and packaging development. Supports professional recognition as registered science technician or registered scientist. An alternative work based training route to the traditional academic route to graduate status.

3. Why Science Professionals? Demand is rising for technicians in a broad range of sectors. Scientific and technical skills are essential to delivering growth in the UK in the 21st Century. Science professionals provide a unique transferable and increasingly sought after skill set. Science Council report identifies: 155,240 primary science workers with level 3 & 4 qualifications employed in 2009/10. 35,000 of laboratory, scientific and technical employees are aged 16 -29. 31% of the total population of primary science workers are aged over 50. There is a need to invest in the pipeline of professionally recognised competent technicians in order to secure the scientific skills pipeline of the future.

4. Employers are interested in Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals An opportunity to recruit ambitious people committed to developing a career in their company. An employer driven work-based development programme tailored to the high level skills needs of their laboratory, scientific and technical employees that is complemented by academic knowledge. A route to grow their own talent pool and build an elite cohort to work alongside their graduate intake. A programme that recognises the current skills of their laboratory, scientific and technical employees and provides motivation to achieve professional status. A programme that allows them to develop new talent working alongside their existing experts and address the challenges of retaining corporate knowledge and succession planning. A structured method for developing the mentoring and supervisory skills of established employees.

5. Young people are interested in Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Key features of the Higher Apprenticeship: An opportunity to earn whilst learning and avoid the costs of a full time undergraduate programme. A real job that allows them to gain real work experience from day one and build a credible CV. Higher Apprentices are focussed individuals with a commitment to developing practical skills alongside the high level academic knowledge needed for challenging technical roles in hi-tech industries. Apprentices can remain in the role they have entered or have the opportunity to progress within the company, gaining further experience and qualifications as they develop. Higher Apprenticeship is not just for the academic high flyers, it’s for those who have a genuine interest in developing practical scientific skills. Working alongside other science professionals and gaining the qualifications and competence that leads to professional status as a Registered Science Technician or Registered Scientist.

6. Providers are interested in Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals A CPD programme for current laboratory, scientific and technical students that offers progression routes from level 3 programmes such as : LATA Advanced Apprenticeship BTEC Nationals in STEM subjects STEM A-Levels An opportunity to develop new business with employers who are new to Apprenticeships. A vehicle for developing partnerships with Higher Education. A programme that is at the heart of Government’s ambition for growth through skills development.

7. Key Features of the Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Choice of pathways: Chemical Science Life Sciences Food Science Process Development Packaging Development Healthcare Science Choice of qualifications: Work-based foundation degree through distance learning or day release with a University. Work-based HND/C Diplomas through a local FE College. Choice of Higher Apprenticeship Levels: Level 4 in 2 years Level 5 in 3 years Professional Recognition: Registered Science Technician Registered Scientists

8. L4L4 L5L5 L6L6 FdSc Chemical Science (MMU) or (Hull) or HND Diploma Chemical Science for Industry FdSc Applied Bioscience Technology (Kent) or HND Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry Any p/t BSc Chemical Science or Chemistry Any p/t BSc Life Sciences or Bioscience HNC Diploma Chemical Science for Industry or FD Science Subject plus LATA Level 4 Or HNC Applied Chemistry plus LATA Level 4 Life SciencesHealthcare Sc. Any p/t BSc Healthcare Science FdSci Healthcare Science (UWE) or HND Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry HNC Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry or FD Science Subject plus LATA Level 4 or HNC Applied Biology plus LATA Level 4 Chemical Science HNC Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry or FD Science Subject plus LATA Level 4 or HNC Applied Biology plus LATA Level 4 Process Dev. Any p/t BEng Chemical Engineering FD Plant & Process Engineering (Hull) HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering plus Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Process Industries Operations Packaging Dev. Any p/t BEng Mechanical Engineering FD Mechanical Engineering (Hull) Food Science Any p/t BSc Food Science FD Food Science & Technology (Nottingham Trent) Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals All pathways include professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians.

9. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 FdSc Chemical Science (MMU) or (Hull) or HND Diploma Chemical Science for Industry Any p/t BSc Chemical Science or Chemistry HNC Diploma Chemical Science for Industry or FD Science Subject or HNC Applied Chemistry plus LATA Level 4 Chemical Science Pathway Industries: Chemicals Pharmaceuticals (human and animal) Petro-chemicals Polymer Environmental testing (air, water and soil) Water treatment Paints and coatings Cosmetics & Personal care products Household products Forensic science Waste disposal Ecological/environmental science Food science and hygiene Agriculture science Mining, quarrying and extractives Building and construction support services Education Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

10. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 FD Applied Bioscience Technology (Kent) or HND Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry Any p/t BSc Life Sciences or Bioscience HNC Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry or FD Science Subject or HNC Applied Biology plus LATA Level 4 Life Sciences Pathway Industries: Pharmaceuticals (human and animal) Medical biotechnology Clinical research & trials Environmental testing (air, water and soil) Water treatment Cosmetics Personal care products Waste disposal Ecological/environmental science Agriculture science Private health care NHS Education Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

11. Level 5 Level 6 FD Food Science and Technology (Nottingham Trent) Any p/t BSc Food Science Pathway Industries: Pharmaceuticals (human and animal) Medical biotechnology Clinical research & trials Environmental testing (air, water and soil) Water treatment Cosmetics Personal care products Waste disposal Ecological/environmental science Agriculture science Private health care NHS Education Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

12. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 FD Plant & Process Engineering (Hull) Any p/t BEng HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering plus Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Process Industries Operations Process Development Pathway Industries: Chemicals Pharmaceuticals (human and animal) Polymer Paints and coatings Cosmetics Personal care products Household products Agriculture science Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

13. Level 5 Level 6 FD Mechanical Engineering (Hull) Any p/t BEng Packaging Development Pathway Industries: Chemicals Pharmaceuticals (human and animal) Polymer Paints and coatings Cosmetics Personal care products Household products Agriculture science Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

14. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 FD Healthcare Science (UWE) or HND Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry Any p/t BSc Healthcare Science HNC Diploma Biological Sciences for Industry or FD Science Subject or HNC Applied Biology plus LATA Level 4 Healthcare Science Pathway Industries: Private health care NHS NHS supply chain Pathway includes professional competences gained through Personal Learning & Thinking Skills, Employee Rights & Responsibilities and Functional Skills. Entry at level 4 or 5 minimum requirements: A Levels or a BTEC in STEM subjects or an Advanced Apprenticeship, for example: Laboratory and Science Technicians. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals

15. Delivering the Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals It is different to most apprenticeships: It’s about high-level skills for new or existing workforce, aged 19+. Opportunity for HEI/FE partnerships. HEFCE funded HE qualifications. Tuition fees can be funded through a Student Loan. Sits outside SFA funding requirements. Supported by NAS vacancy matching service, national award schemes, national promotion of higher apprenticeships. It’s a COMMERCIAL OFFER.

16. Higher Apprenticeship for Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Developed in partnership with: Pearson EdExcel Manchester Metropolitan University University of Kent Wirral Metropolitan College Thanet College City and Islington College SEMTA LANTRA EU Skills Improve ProSkills Skills for Health Science Council Society of Biology Royal Society of Chemistry National Apprenticeship Service

17. Contact us… Christine Sakhardande Science Technicians Programme Manager Cogent SSC Ltd. T: 01925 515207 M: 07500 02 60 58 E: christine.sakhardande@cogent-ssc.comchristine.sakhardande@cogent-ssc.com Nick Durrington Relationship Manager Technical Apprenticeship Service T: 01925 515 244 M: 07725 26 27 99 E: nick.durrington@the-tas.comnick.durrington@the-tas.com

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