Overview of apprenticeship
The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete science-based manufacturing processes to produce materials and products following standard operating procedures. Products are varied and may include battery cells, composite wind turbine parts, drugs, plastic bottles, proteins, and solvents. This involves checking and preparing materials and using specialist science-based manufacturing process plant or equipment. They monitor the process and take action to resolve deviations. Maintaining the work area is part of the role. They contribute to quality control, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities. They also complete work records, which are important in regulated workplaces.
Delivery Plan and Assessment
Training
-Roll on roll off
-Taught sessions Tuesday OR Thursday 9am-1pm fortnightly
On the weeks where teaching isn't timetabled, the learner will still require study time as additional tasks are required for completion as well as assignment. Learners are required to record 6 hours of off the job time each week.
-Minimum 18-month duration - 3-month EPA
-Observation in the workplace to be carried out by college tutor
-We will support FS if the learner does not hold GCSE maths and English
Where will this course take me?
This qualification will allow you to work within a manufacturing based setting with the relevant skills and competencies required. It will also allow you to progress to Science Manufacturing Level 3.
Down to business, what can I do and what can I earn?
Your wage is decided by your employer however must meet the National Minimum Wage regulations https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.
Entry requirements
Learners MUST be working in a licensed or unlicensed (section 10) Pharmacy Aseptic/manufacturing/technical services environment. (Hospital, Pharmacy Industry or Hubs).
Qualifications
- Level 2 Apprenticeship programme with a Level 2 qualification embedded by us as a college as per the contract with Health Education England (HEE).
- Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practices for Pharmaceutical Technical Services (RQF)
- GPhC approved qualification
How is this funded?
Learners
Apprentices are not required to contribute financially towards Apprenticeship training.
Employers
If you are an employer with an annual wage bill of £3 million or more, you will pay into an apprenticeship levy. This levy is then used to pay for the training element of the apprenticeship course. The total figure for the Apprenticeship is negotiated before enrolment and once confirmed will be taken in monthly payments from your account directly to us or paid to us via invoice should additional fees be required.
If you are an employer with an annual wage bill of under £3 million, the Government will fund 95% of the training fee meaning you will be required to contribute 5%. You may be required to contribute additional fees which we will invoice the company for. The additional fees will be made known and negotiated prior to the Apprentice enrolment.
There are additional incentives available if you are a small employer (under 50) and if you train/recruit a 16-18 year old or 19-24 year old with an Education Health and Care Plan.
Contact us on 01284 716235 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details of costs and how Apprenticeships are funded.
Try out our apprenticeship levy calculator here
I'm interested. What should I do now?
You apply for an Apprenticeship in the same way you would apply for a job: find an apprenticeship vacancy, send in your CV or complete an application. We can help you with applications and give you interview advice. Please view the following page on our website to see our latest Apprenticeship vacancies.
Apprenticeship Vacancies: https://www.wsc.ac.uk/find-a-course/apprenticeships/vacancies
Alternatively, you can look on the GOV.UK website to see what other Apprenticeships vacancies may be available: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Employers - Please contact us to speak with a member of the Apprenticeship Team for more information and to organise a face to face visit.
Days & times
Please contact us for dates and further information