SCIENCE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OPERATIVE (SMPO)
ABOUT
Science Manufacturing Process Operatives work in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear, packaging, polymers and utilities.
A Science Manufacturing Process Operative apprentice will learn how to:
- start up/shut down a basic science manufacturing machine or hand based process
- work safely in a science manufacturing environment
- follow and meet quality procedures and standards
- comply with regulations for the industry
- perform operations and monitor basic science manufacturing process
- work to and meet the requirements of standard operating procedures [SOP’s]
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Chemical Plant Process Operative
- Polymer Operative
- Chemical Logistics Operative
- Medical Appliances Manufacturing Operative
- Refinery Operative
- Pharmaceutical Operative
- Brewing Operative
- Effluent Plant Operative
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for this role are determined by the employer. The apprentice must also be capable of achieving Maths and English prior to taking end-point assessment.
TRAILBLAZER EMPLOYER GROUP INCLUDES
Actavis, Aesica, Pharmaceuticals, Broughton Laboratories, Essar, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, GSK, Growhow, Ineos, Lotte Chemical UK, Lucite, MedImmune, Pfizer, SABIC UK Petrochemicals, Sellafield, Sembcorp, Seralab, Syngenta, Synergy Outsourcing, University of Westminster, Victrex, ConocoPhillips, Barts Health Pharmaceuticals (NHS), Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Biology, Science Council.
Levy Funded
DURATION
It will typically take 12 months to complete this apprenticeship, although the exact duration will be dependent on the previous experience of the individual.
Cogent Skills Training will liaise with the employer to establish the duration of the programme. However, a minimum of 12 months of training must be undertaken to ensure attainment of sufficient skills, knowledge and experience.
Just some of the leading science companies we work with
How it works
1. Free Consultation
2. Enrolment
3. Delivery
4. Assessment
