What do Imperial’s engineering technicians do?

Hear from Luke, a former apprentice, and Ji, an experienced mechanical workshop engineer, about the type of work they do. 

What happens at the end of my apprenticeship?

Read more here about what some of our technician apprentices have done at the end of their programmes.

Our graduating Technician Apprentices with our Provost, Professor Ian Walmsley, Spetember 2019

Techanician Apprentice Graduation 2019

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

With effect from 21 May 2021, any individual who will be undertaking research activities, at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/Fields of Research relevant to ATAS will be required to obtain a free of charge ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to work in the UK. This will include research, academic, engineering and technician staff applying for Skilled Worker visas. Some exemptions apply.

Find out more about about the ATAS scheme