Technician Apprenticeships at Queen's
The introduction of the Technician Apprenticeship Programme at Queen's University Belfast is an exciting opportunity for the university to contribute to this important sector.
The introduction of the Technician Apprenticeship Programme at Queen's University Belfast is an exciting opportunity for the university to contribute to this important sector. Apprenticeships are a key contributor to the UK economy, with an estimated contribution of £200 million per year. Queen's technician apprenticeships help to develop skills, gain a recognised industry qualification and work in some of the most advanced workshops/labs in Northern Ireland.
These technicians make up 5.7 per cent of Queen’s staff, reflecting the dynamic and diverse activity across our three Faculties: Medicine Health and Life Sciences (MHLS); Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).
Our Technician Apprentices make an important contribution to Queen’s as a world-class university. Their developing expertise is essential to achieving our strategic priorities in education, research and innovation and impact, allowing us to further strengthen and widen our local partnerships and global collaborations and, ultimately, our positive contribution to society. We are committed to maintaining a highly skilled workforce and providing opportunities that benefit individuals, communities, and industries alike. Gillian Riddell
Technician Commitment Manager
An apprenticeship at Queen’s provides valuable benefits for both apprentices and employers.
For apprentices:
- Enhanced career prospects and progression opportunities within your sector;
- A competitive salary and a generous pension scheme;
- Access to a range of employee benefits, such as discounts, travel cards, a cycle scheme, and wellbeing activities.
For employers:
- Developing a skilled and knowledgeable workforce tailored to industry needs;
- Filling skill gaps and addressing future workforce demands;
- enhancing business performance and productivity through fresh ideas and innovation.
Heather Mitchell, Apprentice Lab Technician in the School of Biological Sciences discusses her Apprenticeship experience at Queen's.
Read Heather's Blog
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Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or get involved in the Technician Apprenticeships at Queen's by emailing: qubtechnicians@qub.ac.uk.