The Quality Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship from Tiro is built specifically for the polymer industry, developing technicians who ensure materials, products, and processes consistently meet required quality, safety, and performance standards.
Apprentices learn to test materials, inspect products, monitor production processes, and identify issues before they become defects. The programme covers polymer science, laboratory investigations, data recording and analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement — building a quality mindset that prevents problems rather than simply reacting to them.
Delivered through blended learning with hands-on workplace support, the programme leads to a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification.
Lasting 18 months and attracting up to £21,000 in government funding, this apprenticeship suits those in or moving into roles such as Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Inspector, Materials Testing Technician, and Production Quality Technician.