SCIENCE MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD
ABOUT
A Science Manufacturing Technician apprentice will learn how to:
- start, operate and shut down a manufacturing batch or continuous process
- work safely in a science manufacturing environment
- follow quality procedures and standards
- comply with regulations for the industry
- control and monitor a process or plant and equipment
- apply relevant science and technology
Science Manufacturing Technicians will also undertake the level 3 Process Technology or level 3 applied science knowledge qualification using supported learning materials. Both qualifications include a combination of mandatory and optional units
Level 3 Process Technology units include Maths, Science, Unit Operations, Process Plant and Equipment, Services and Communications and more.
Level 3 Applied Science units include Scientific Practical Techniques, Using Science in the Workplace, Working in the Science Industry and more
Apprentices without a level 2 English and Mathematics qualification will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their apprenticeship.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Science Manufacturing Technician in the life sciences industry
- Chemical Plant Process Worker
- Refinery Technician
- Oil and Gas Industry Technician
- Polymer Technician
- Pharmaceutical Technician
- Chemical Engineering Technician
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for this role are determined by the employer, however typically 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science are desirable. The apprentice must also be capable of achieving Level 2 Maths and English prior to taking end-point assessment.
TRAILBLAZER EMPLOYER GROUP INCLUDES
The 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 24 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
