Level 2 -
Science Manufacturing Process Operative

Who is the course for?

Learners will prepare and maintain the working environment for Aseptic manufacture and dispensing of medicinal products in cleanrooms, as well as manufacture and assemble medicinal products. SMPOs working in pharmacy will learn the core principles of working as a pharmacy professional in technical services, including effective teamwork and communication, and roles, responsibilities and personal development in technical services. Alongside this, core aseptic principles and practices are included in the programme to enable SMPOs to safely conduct start-up, in-process, and shut-down operations as well as understand and carry out environmental monitoring. 

In their daily work, they interact with other science operatives and pharmacy technicians, along with colleagues from the wider team.

What is covered?

• Person-Centred Care
• Health & Safety
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Manufacture and assemble medicinal products
• Prepare documentation and materials for the manufacture and assembly of medicinal product
• Prepare and Maintain the working environment for aseptic manufacture and dispensing of medicinal products in cleanrooms

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol onto this course, English and Maths requirements differ depending on the learner’s age:
 
For learners aged 16–18: It is mandatory to either already hold, or be able to work towards and achieve, the required English and Maths qualifications as part of the apprenticeship. These must be completed prior to gateway.

For learners aged 19 and over: It is recommended that applicants hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent qualification). If evidence of prior achievement is not available at enrolment, learners may choose to complete these subjects separately through Skills4, with full funding and support provided.

While English and Maths are optional for adult learners to enrol onto this apprenticeship, completing them is strongly advised — particularly for those intending to progress to a higher-level qualification in the future.

How will learners be taught?

• Live online sessions are delivered every two weeks on Microsoft Teams by experienced subject specialist tutors.
• On-demand, one-to-one support as and when required.
• Quarterly formal progress reviews.
• Access to our online training platform.
• Support from a dedicated educational supervisor in the workplace.

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