Apprentice Dental Laboratory Assistant (Level 3) - Bremadent Dental Laboratory, Walthamstow

Bremadent Dental Laboratory

LONDON, E17 7PJ

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 5 October)

Posted on 17 September 2024

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Summary

In this role, you'll receive training in the laboratory work that supports dentists to improve/replace damaged & missing teeth. You'll take the prescription of a dentist and impressions of a patient’s mouth, manufacturing dental restorations and appliances, using traditional and advance materials and technique - including 3D modelling and printing!

Annual wage
£22,817.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting rate of £10.97 p/h, rising to National Minimum Wage by age after 12 months.

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Help design and adjust dental prosthetics using CAD/CAM technology.
  • Assist skilled dental technicians in creating crowns, bridges, and various dental appliances.
  • Learn and implement industry-standard techniques for digital impressions, milling, and finalizing prosthetic devices.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Engage in continuous training and development to improve technical skills and expertise.

Where you’ll work

25A ST. JAMES'S STREET

LONDON

E17 7PJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
  • Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
  • Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
  • Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
  • Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
  • Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
  • Complete documentation proficiently
  • Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports.
  • Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
  • Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
  • Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
  • Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
  • Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
  • Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
  • Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
  • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
  • Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
  • Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
  • Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
  • Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
  • Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
  • Complete documentation proficiently
  • Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports.
  • Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
  • Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
  • Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
  • Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
  • Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
  • Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
  • Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

    • Your training plan

    Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Bremadent who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

    Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)
    • Science (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Patience

    About this company

    Bremadent Dental Laboratory is an established full service commercial Dental Laboratory in London that services Dentists across the U.K and Europe since 1969. The 'Dental Laboratory' can assist Dentists with all aspects of digital dentistry, implants, CAD/CAM milling, crown & bridge, prosthetics, orthodontics & pressure formed dental appliances. All products are manufactured in-house within a quality-controlled environment, with investments in the latest digital modelling and advanced manufacturing techniques. We now have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the Bremadent team as a Laboratory Assistant, with full training provided in partnership with Tiro!

    https://www.bremadent.co.uk/#/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - 5 days must be taken over Christmas due to full company shut down Company pension scheme Regular training & CPD opportunities

    After this apprenticeship

    When you join Bremadent Dental Laboratories, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
     
    Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing and manufacture. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in science and dental technology, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a Registered Science Technician (RSci Tech).
     
    This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.
     
    This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as a BSc in Applied Bioscience, or continue to grown in the Dental sector and become a fully qualified Dental Technician! 
     
    Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TIRO TRAINING LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277395.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Saturday 5 October)

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