Which Level is suitable for me?
When a technician expresses an interest in undertaking the LATA NVQ, a member of the techcen team will discuss with them which level is appropriate for them. The vast majority of technicians in both subject areas are working at Technician Level 2 so the level 2 award is the most a appropriate. On completion, they may move on to level 3 and can use some of the units achieved in the level 2 award to count towards level 3.
Assistant Technician Level 1
An Assistant Technician will normally be working under the direction of a Senior Technician/Team-Leader Technician to provide general assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources for practical lessons and maintenance of equipment.
Technician Level 2
A Technician will normally be working under the guidance of a Senior Technician/Team-Leader Technician to coordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities, and to provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum. This may involve preparation of resources, constructing and modifying apparatus, together with assisting in demonstrations.
Senior Technician Level 3
A Senior Technician will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the science curriculum. This may, but not necessarily, involve organising and supervising Assistant Technicians, together with giving technical advice, and health & safety advice, to teachers, other technicians and students.
Team Leader Technician Level 4
A Team Leader Technician will be responsible to the head of science. They will be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources, including budgets. They will ensure the technician team keeps up to date with health & safety requirements and developments in practical science. They will manage and monitor the performance of and supervise colleagues. |
