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Apprenticeship

Science manufacturing process operative

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Operating science industry manufacturing equipment.

What you'd do

Set up and operate production equipment following standard operating procedures
Work in cleanrooms or controlled environments following gowning protocols
Carry out in-process quality checks and record results
Clean and prepare manufacturing areas and equipment between batches
Complete batch manufacturing records accurately
Report equipment faults, deviations, and quality concerns to supervisors

What you'd learn

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and its importance in science production
How to safely set up, operate, and shut down manufacturing equipment
Cleanroom and controlled environment protocols and gowning
Quality control checks and sampling during production
Accurate record-keeping using batch records and logbooks
Health, safety, and COSHH regulations in a manufacturing environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Science manufacturing process operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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