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    • The broad purpose of the occupation is working at the forefront of technology to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing (and manufacturing where relevant) and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation.

    • This document sets out the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship standard.

    • The Laboratory Technician standard is assessed through three End-Point Assessment methods as set out in the assessment plan: 

      • Knowledge Test 
      • Observation with Questioning 
      • Structured Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence