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Science manufacturing technician
Operating the systems and equipment involved in the production of products.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 18 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £27,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employer.
- What apprentices will learn
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- starting, operating and shutting down a manufacturing batch or continuous process
- working safely in a science manufacturing environment
- quality procedures and standards
- complying with regulations
- controlling and monitoring a process or plant and equipment
- applying relevant science and technology
- Qualifications
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A level 3 or 4 qualification in science or technology that is relevant to their occupation and recognised for registration as a registered science technician (RSciTech) or engineering technician (EngTech).
Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must achieve level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C).
- Professional registration
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The apprenticeship is recognised by the relevant professional organisations at RSciTech and EngTech levels.
- End Point Assessment
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View a list of end point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email NOCN 0300 999 1177 managing.director@nocn.org.uk Science Industry Assessment Service 01925515211 janice.snape@siasuk.com - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.