Written by One of our core Trust values at John Taylor MAT is keeping learning at the heart of all we do, and apprenticeships can help develop our staff team and give them opportunities for CPD. Today Charlotte, a Science Technician Apprentice shares her experience of completing an apprenticeship:
Can you tell us what has been the best part of doing an apprenticeship so far? The apprenticeship provides a balance of formal learning sessions, independent learning and on the job training that is flexible to learning in a work environment. My tutor and apprenticeship provider have been incredibly supportive, always available and encouraging to get the best out of the apprenticeship and the job role. It’s great to have the opportunity to learn new skills and earn a salary at the same time.
What have you learnt from your training that you have been able to put into practice in your job? I have learnt how to behave in a laboratory environment and all the polices/regulations that underpin the job to keep everyone safe. It has provided a useful structure to learn the skills needed to be laboratory technician and that these skills can be transferrable to other laboratory roles or career progression.
What moment made you think, “I’m really progressing”? The positive feedback I have received from the team and science staff in the department, alongside the feedback provided from my tutor and online learning platform shows my progress and any areas which needs further attention.
What does this apprenticeship mean to you? The passion for learning and applying it within the job has been incredibly satisfying and the job itself has been incredibly rewarding – without this apprenticeship I could not have seen an opportunity to start on a second career!