Course Description
The programme will introduce learners to many of the aspects of a manufacturing plant. Learners will also complete work placement in a manufacturing setting. As a result of the work placement and studying such topics as quality control, health and safety, continuous improvements in manufacturing and science skills, graduates will be very employable and improve their chances of securing a job as a production operator or packaging operator in a manufacturing business.
Programme Content
- Quality Control & Good Manufacturing Practice
- Health, Safety & Environmental Awareness
- Continuous Improvements in Manufacturing
- Process Science Skills
- Packaging and Labelling
- Cleanroom Operations
- Work Experience
- Teamworking
Progression Opportunities
- Product Design - SETU (reserved places for QQI graduates)
- BSc Food Science – SETU (reserved DC place)
- BSc Pharmaceutical Science – SETU (reserved DC place)
- General Science - SETU (reserved DC place)
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Certification
- Awarding Body: QQI
- Duration: 1 year
- Award Code: 5M2162
- Level: 5
- Award Title: Life Sciences Manufacturing Operations
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme will improve their chances of securing a job as a production operator or packaging operator in a manufacturing business. Graduates will also have the option of pursuing a laboratory apprenticeship.
Erasmus
Every year a number of learners have the opportunity to travel to another European country for three weeks of fully funded work experience. The students attend work in their vocational area.
Additional Qualifications
Costs
College Registration Fee €200
For more information on the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations course contact the course coordinator Della at dellaahearne@wwetb.ie.