QQI level 5 In Manufacturing Operations

LOCATION:

Onsite in the Life Sciences Centre, Carrigaline.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Manufacturing Operations.

INTRODUCTION:

Our popular Level 5 in Manufacturing Operations runs twice a year. The programme was developed in consultation with the Life Sciences Industry, to give learners the knowledge and skill required by industry. After graduating, learners are qualified to seek work as Process Operator/Technician in Cork’s booming Life Sciences sector.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness:
  Learn the skills to perform a range of tasks in compliance with current health, safety and environmental regulations. Topics include: risk assessment, incident reporting, hazardous spill clean ups.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):
  Learn the skills to perform a range of manufacturing tasks in compliance with quality standards and good manufacturing practice (i.e. legal requirements for the sector). Topics covered include: the importance of quality, Documentation systems, Standard operating procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Batch Records, quality management systems.
• Work Experience:
  Planning, preparation and reflection on work placement. Job Finding strategies CV and Personal statement preparation, interview skills.
• Team Working:
  Participate in core teamworking activities to include negotiation problem solving, finding solutions decision making and conflict resolution. Learn the fundamentals of teamworking, how to build effective teams, setting team objectives and skills for team working.
• Utilities:
  The operation and monitoring of various types of utilities including steam, water, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and gases that are used in the Life Science Sector. It also includes design and operation of different types of pipes, pumps and valves. By the end of the module you will be able to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Bioprocessing:
  The manufacture of biopharmaceuticals- new generation of medicinal products believed to represent the future of the pharmaceutical industry. Learn about the technology that is involved, starting with modifying cells so that they can make the product. These cells are then grown under controlled conditions to produce the product. This stage is called cell culture (upstream processing). The product is then purified (downstream processing).
• Clean Room Operations:
  Finished pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and most medical devices are produced in a cleanroom environment in order to protect the product from contamination. In this module we carry out practical tasks such as gowning, sanitising a cleanroom, environmental monitoring, operating an autoclave, use of microscope, gram staining, etc. This module also covers Microbiology which includes areas like the growth and control of micro-organisms which is vital knowledge for working in a cleanroom.
• Continuous improvement:
  Introduction to Lean tools which help to eliminate waste in any organisation. Learners will be introduced to Six Sigma the number one business improvement initiative used in the sector.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS:

Interview Preparation: Delivered by industry experts, the course gives learners a through preparation to complete the interview process for a Biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical or Med Tech company.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants apply online on www.fetchcourses.ie 

CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.

The ideal candidate has good mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, excellent written English, attention to deal, good computer skills, good hand eye coordination and an ability to work as part of a team.

Those from outside the EEA or Common Travel Area must provide evidence of Stamp Four status to undertake this course.

FAQs:

How much does the course cost?
There are no course fees for the course.

What hours are involved?
This is a full time course, running 37 weeks, followed by 16 weeks work placement. The course times are 8.30am- 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 12.45pm on Friday.

Time of attendance at work experience will be decided by the company and will differ from in centre training times.

What funding is available?
If you are in receipt of social welfare payment, you may be entitled to a training allowance for the programme duration.

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through a mixture of continuous assessment and examination. Continuous assesment occurs throughout the year and includes written assignments and skills demonstration of practice skills.

Is there Work Experience?
Yes, 16 weeks work placement occurs at the end of the programme.

Work Placement/Experience?
Learners on the programme complete a block work placement of 16 weeks work placement at the end of the programme with a partner company. Work experience is an essential component to the programme. It is an excellent opportunity to get hands on experience in the sector. The Life Sciences Centre team will assist you to obtain work experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The course is a proven route to kickstarting a career in the Life Sciences Sector. Past graduates have found work in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical industry, Medical Devices Industry, Food and beverage industry. Past graduates have gone on to have successful and fulfilling careers in the Life Sciences Sector. Many graduates find work as Process Operator. A Process Operator is the person who actually manufactures and/or packages & labels the product which may be a medicine or a medical device.