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Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3)

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Information about Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3)

Operating the systems and equipment involved in the production of products.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
  • Understand the internal and external regulatory environment pertinent to the sector and the employer and comply with regulations proficiently.
  • Understand the business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct
  • Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of relevant science and technology and its application to the required sector and job role.

  Skills

  • Both independently and within a team start-up a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Both independently and within a team operate a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Both independently and within a team shut down/complete a run of the manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Work safely in a science manufacturing environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety and the Environment and principles of risk management
  • Control and monitor a process or plant and equipment, effectively, efficiently and securely, and resolve problems or correct abnormal conditions.
  • Complete documentation relevant to the manufacturing process including relevant calculations.
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement.

  Behaviours

  • communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking; listening; writing; body language; presentation
  • work and interact effectively within a team
  • work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks
  • understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality
  • time management and ability to complete work to schedule
  • ability to handle change and respond to change management processes.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Engineering and manufacturing
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 27 months
• Funding: £27,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.