Education Technician

Typical Salary

£15,000 To £28,500

Typical Hours

40 to 42 term time

evenings / weekends flexibly

How To Become a Education Technician

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You can do a college course to improve your chances of finding work. The exact course you take will depend on which subject area you want to work in as a technician. Courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Level 3 Diploma in ICT
Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Chemistry

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national certificate or higher national diploma

Apprenticeship

You may be able to get into this job through an advanced apprenticeship in a specialist role, like a lab technician or IT solution technician.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got the right skills and experience.

Employers will expect you to have GCSEs (A* to C), A levels or equivalent qualifications in English, maths and usually at least one science subject.

It's becoming more common for technicians to have a relevant higher national diploma, foundation degree or degree, especially for those who work in higher education.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
knowledge of English language
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
knowledge of media production and communication
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

delivering, setting up and checking equipment
making sure rooms and resources meet health and safety rules
supporting teachers and students during lessons
putting away equipment after lessons
managing equipment, supplies and budgets
repairing, maintaining and modifying equipment and teaching aids

Working Environment

You could work at a college, at a school or at a university.

Your working environment may be physically demanding.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

With experience you could become a senior technician, team leader technician, laboratory or studio manager. You could also train as a teacher.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

It may be useful if you have some experience of working in a scientific or technical setting like a lab.

Professional and industry bodies

You could join The Association for Science Education or Higher Education and Technician's Educational Development for professional development and training opportunities.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

pass enhanced background checks