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Education and Training recognised by the IDSc.
By implementing and sustaining education and training programmes for its members and those aspiring to work in the field, the IDSc aims to establish, achieve and maintain high professional standards within the decontamination professions to ensure the provision of competent staff who can meet the technical and operational challenges of medical device decontamination.
COURSES, MODULES & APPRENTICESHIPS
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EDUCATION
The Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate
Training for Medical Device Decontamination Scientists (Technician) the Technical Certificate Programme is an integral part in the formal training within this profession.
The Technical Certificate Programme is an eLearning based modular qualification which has been accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) SCQF Level 6 which is comparable with, Level 3 – Qualifications in England and Wales and Level 4 – European Qualifications Framework. Click here for a short presentation.
The programme is designed to meet the needs of Decontamination Service Technicians embarking upon a career in decontamination sciences and whose main role will be within a decontamination service department.
Prior to embarking upon this training programme, you should have completed:
1. Your organisation’s induction programme
2. Initial departmental training
Technical Certificate Portal
Technical Certificate Online Portal
Our Technical Certificate Portal is available for Mentor’s and Candidates to access their profiles and resources online. This portal provides an efficient and simple solution for Candidates and Mentor’s to keep up to date with information relating to the Technical Certificate, and also provide a mechanism for maintaining their personal contact information.
For more information and access to the portal, please click on the button below:
If you are not currently registered on the Technical Certificate programme and would like to Apply, please use the button below and complete the application form. Should you need more information regarding the course please contact us at Education@idsc.co.uk or Adminofficer@idsc.co.uk
Technical Certificate Examination dates
Technical Certificate Exam upcoming dates:
- 14th May 2025
Bookings will open in March and exact date will be communicated.
- 8th October 2025
Apprenticeships
Dear Trailblazers
As you will be aware, as part of our apprenticeships reforms, employers are being given more control over choosing and paying for apprenticeship training. Whilst only some employers will be required to contribute to the new apprenticeship levy, there will be changes to the funding of apprenticeship training for all employers. The system also needs to be easy for employers of all sizes to navigate, choose and purchase the appropriate apprenticeship training and negotiate on price. We are therefore simplifying some of the complex funding arrangements that currently exist.
To deliver these changes, we are pleased to confirm that we have today published:
Proposals for a New Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers.
This documents sets out proposals on who should be able to provide apprenticeship training in England.
Guidance for Employers Thinking About Becoming Apprenticeship Training Providers.
This document will be of interest to employers who pay the levy, and may wish to act as their own training provider in the new system.
Apprenticeship Funding Calculator
We have produced this tool to help employers understand what levy they will pay and how they could use the new digital service to plan and fund training.
Updated Guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy
We have also updated the existing, very popular online guidance, which gives employers a clear explanation of how they will pay the levy, manage and use their funds in the new system.