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NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory Support
Award Code: 100/2791/9
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Level NQF: 2
Knowledge & Skills Framework Links: Core 1-6 & Specific Dimension HWB8
Duration / Frequency: 1 to 2 times a year
Study Hours: 100 hrs nominal, 1 Study Day + Assessor Support
as agreed with Candidate & Assessor
Candidates are advised that completion is expected within one year
Entry requirements; Applications are welcome from any healthcare provider
No formal entry requirements but those without GSCE equivalency in English &
Maths will need to undertake an assessment and study to level 2 standard.
(see basic skills)
Description
The qualification has been developed specifically to meet the needs of staff who work in pathology and related laboratories in both the public and private sector. These staff are personally at risk in areas of health and safety.
The qualification comprises of five mandatory and a choice of two from six optional units. One of the optional units has been imported from the Customer Service level 2 NVQ to reflect the requirements of some aspects of the laboratory work.
The qualification is suitable for those working as Medical Laboratory Assistants in:
• Pathology laboratories
• Educational laboratories
• Pharmaceutical laboratories
• Veterinary laboratories
• Police laboratories
The qualification is also considered suitable for the many phlebotomists working within the National Health Service, the Health Protection Agency and the National Blood Authority.
NVQs are work based qualifications that are achieved in the workplace and are attained by the submission of a portfolio of evidence that is derived primarily from assessment of the individual carrying out a range of real work activities and substantiated by further evidence from other sources. This approach is based on competency frameworks in that they incorporate a measure of an individuals’ performance recognising proficiency.
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How to apply: Application is by informal interview
Please contact:
Lab Support Program Lead
NVQ Centre
St James's University Hospital
Beckett St
Leeds LS9 7TF
Tel 0113 2067242
Fax 0113 206 238