A proven blueprint for technical vocational excellence and sustainable workforce development
Tiro is the UK's leading specialist in industrial science apprenticeships, building the talent that science-led industries need to grow. Moving beyond traditional classroom-bound models, Tiro delivers high-impact, employer-led training directly within the labs and technical environments where innovation happens.
Founded in 2005, we partner with ambitious organisations, from SMEs to global corporations, to bridge critical skills gaps in laboratory science, advanced manufacturing, materials science, life sciences, and specialist sectors including polymer manufacturing and water treatment.
Our unique work-based learning pedagogy integrates expert coaching with real-world workplace projects, ensuring 90% of partner employers report a direct boost to business performance.
With an 86% employment retention rate and a commitment to diversifying industrial science, boasting nearly double the industry average for female apprentices, Tiro offers international partners a proven blueprint for technical vocational excellence and sustainable workforce development.
Courses
Chemical science, life sciences, materials science, laboratory management, environmental science, advanced manufacturing, sustainability in industrial science, and data analysis for scientists.
Types of qualifications
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships; Level 5 Higher Apprenticeships; Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships; Level 3 to 6 short courses; technical qualifications including Level 3 Diplomas.
Academic partnerships
Apprenticeship standards are set and regulated by the UK Government through Skills England, with certification issued by the Department for Education (DfE) once the apprentice has completed their training and passed independent assessment. Our degree programmes are validated by Middlesex University. We are also an accredited provider of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and collaborate with specialist bodies including the Science Council, the Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association (ATaC) and the British Plastics Federation (BPF), to ensure all programmes meet the exact regulatory and technical standards required by modern laboratories and manufacturing plants.
UK Education
Course delivery in the UK
Blended
Online
Professional training
Work-based delivery
Courses offered in the UK
Apprenticeships:
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships (e.g. Laboratory Technician, Polymer Process Operator, Chemical Manufacturing Technician, Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Water Treatment)
Level 5 Laboratory Management Higher Apprenticeship
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programmes (Applied Chemical Sciences, Applied Biosciences, and Applied Materials Science)
Qualifications and short courses:
Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities
Level 3 Diploma in Process Industry Operations
Level 3 to 6 short courses (e.g. in Laboratory Management, Laboratory Science, Sustainable Manufacturing, and many other specialist technical disciplines)
Transnational Education (TNE)
Future collaboration with overseas partners
Short courses, skills bootcamps and summer schools in other countries
Partnerships to deliver qualifications or accreditation in other countries
Partnerships to establish a campus in other countries
Collaborations to support training or professional development for your industry in other countries
Short courses, skills bootcamps and summer schools in the UK
Workforce development in collaboration with employer