Laboratory Technician Level 6 Apprenticeship

Two year programme - Laboratory Technician Level 6 programme:

Job profile:
The Laboratory Technician apprentice will be responsible for carrying out basic laboratory duties that may include sample collection, equipment calibration, solution preparation, stock control and glassware maintenance while conducting basic physical and analytical testing methods on raw materials, in-process or finished product. All work to be conducted and recorded in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Who is this programme for:
School leavers, career changers, mature students, those returning to work, those looking to retrain/upskill.

Timelines:
The next intake of apprentices is in September 2025 in Technological University Dublin, South East Technological University Waterford, and Munster Technological University Cork. Please contact labapprenticeship@ibec.ie to register your interest for the 2025 intake.

Entry Requirements

Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Analyst

• Pass (Grade 06 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects, two of which must be maths and a science subject.
• 250 CAO points or
• Relevant FETAC Level 5 or 6 graduate
• Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications
• Career changers

You will be deemed overqualified for the programme if you hold a degree or higher award in a science based subject achieved in the last five years.

Before enrolment on the apprenticeship program, the apprentice must have:

• An industry interview
• SOLAS apprentice approval (Only necessary if you are offered a role, we can support throughout this process)

Candidates must secure a role with one of our sponsoring companies before being accepted onto the programme.