Competency Framework
This is an example of one of the Competency Tables that make up the Career Pathway tools. Please contact us if you would like to find out more.
HETT Band 1: Assistant Technician
Planning and Organisation
• Works under supervision but supervision is reduced once competent
Problem Solving
• Has the ability to solve simple problems reporting non-routine matters to a supervisor/manager
• Possesses numeracy skills – e.g. statistical techniques
Teamwork and Communication
• Works to well established simple routines under regular direct supervision, with tasks and work priorities being allocated to role holders by a supervisor/manager or senior colleague
• Works effectively with others
Administrative and IT Skills
• Computer literate
• Carries out routine record keeping filing data inputting, cataloguing, logging and maintenance of simple databases, ensuring accurate records are maintained
Health and Safety
• Complies with relevant health and safety procedures affecting self and others
• Safe manual handling knowledge
CPD
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to professional development by continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and competencies
Role Outline
This is an example of one of the Role Outlines that make up the Career Pathway tools. Please contact us if you would like to find out more.
HETT Band 1: Assistant Technician
Equipment
- Report faults or damage to equipment and assist with simple maintenance tasks
Health and Safety
- Promote and follow safe working practices
- Understand and follow safety paperwork, with the ability to identify and report hazards
- Conduct routine compliance tasks
- Maintain good housekeeping, assisting with waste disposal procedures and cleaning activities
Management, Planning and Delivery
- Contribute to meetings
Leadership and Strategy
- Make suggestions to improve the service
- Contribute to and support change
Stock Control and Asset Management
- Assist with stock control and stores operations
- Assist with record keeping, inventory and asset management
- Conduct portering duties
Facility and Service Work
- With high accuracy prepare routine reagents and materials adhering to SOPs where necessary
- Operate simple equipment following instruction or SOPs and interpret simple results
- Organise laboratory spaces in preparation of scheduled activities
- Report faults or damage to infrastructure
- Set up and operate equipment following well-established procedures
Training
- Assist with the induction of new staff