Course Summary
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
On completion of the course, graduates will be capable of:
- Applying safe practices within industry
- Assisting audits of plant facilities and manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate GMP guidelines
- Establishing methodological systems of record keeping, file management (printed and electronic form), in keeping with GMP guidelines
- Writing and using Standard Operating Procedures
- Applying scientific and regulatory knowledge, obtained during the course, to their work activities
- Carrying out technical measurements appropriate to their working environment
- Carrying out appropriate quality control procedures
- Understanding validation, contamination control and cleanroom principles
- Understanding key unit operations in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Devices industries
Further Research
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