The table provides key information for each HETT Band including entry qualification, experience and Professional Registration requirements. The Toolkit contains full details of competencies and duties; some examples are included below.
Assistant Technician
HETT band 1
Assistant Technician
Expected QCF level 3 or previous relevant work experience
Working towards RSciTech or EngTech
Typically an entry level role, possibly by way of an apprenticeship or trainee programme.
The role holder works primarily under supervision and possess the ability to solve simple problems. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Technician
HETT band 2
Technician
Expected QCF level 4 or considerable previous relevant work experience
RSciTech or EngTech
HEA Associate Fellow (if applicable)
Reflecting a higher ability and skill level the role holder can work autonomously and solve complex problems. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Senior Technician
HETT band 3
Senior Technician
Expected QCF level 5 or considerable previous relevant work experience
RSci or REng
HEA Associate Fellow/ Fellow (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification (if applicable)
With a management focus, the role holder possesses the ability to manage and plan work and resources. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Technical Specialist
HETT band 3
Technical Specialist
For example specialism may be:
• Research
• Teaching
• Facilities
Expected QCF level 5 or considerable previous relevant work experience
RSci or REng
HEA Associate Fellow/ Fellow (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification (if applicable)
With focus on a technical specialism, the role holder possesses detailed and highly refined technical skill and knowledge in a particular area. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Technical Manager
HETT band 4
Technical Manager
QCF level 6 or 7 or demonstrable track record with extensive relevant work experience
Working towards CSci or CEng
HEA Fellow (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
ILM Level 4 – 5
Typically having a wider remit than a Senior Technician, the role holder would operate at a Department or School level leading, managing and planning the work of a large and multi-faceted team. A detailed analysis is presented in the full Toolkit.
Senior Technical Specialist
HETT band 4
Senior Technical Specialist
QCF level 6 or 7 or demonstrable track record with extensive relevant work experience
Working towards CSci or CEng
HEA Fellow (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
With focus on a technical specialism, the role holder possesses advanced technical skill and knowledge in a particular area. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Technical Operations Manager
HETT band 5
Technical Operations Manager
QCF level 7 or 8 or demonstrable track record with extensive relevant work experience
Working towards CSci or CEng
HEA Fellow (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
ILM Level 4 – 5
Typically having a wider remit than a Technical Manager, the role holder would operate at a Faculty or College level leading, managing and planning the work of a number of large and multi-faceted teams. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.
Head of Technical Services
HETT band 6
Head of Technical Services
Relevant university degree or QCF level 7 or 8 or demonstrable track record with extensive relevant work experience consistent with level of seniority
Working towards CSci or CEng
HEA Fellow + (if applicable)
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
ILM Level 5 +
Fellow of a Professional Body
This represents the most senior technician role within the institution. The role holder leads the service and drives university level technician strategic planning. A full and detailed description is presented in the full Toolkit.