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Science manufacturing technician

Science manufacturing technician

Key information

Reference: ST0250
Date updated: 31/05/2022
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Regulated occupation: No

Details of the occupational standard

Occupation summary

Science manufacturing technicians work in a wide range of companies, including, but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products and nuclear manufacturing. A science manufacturing technician will operate the systems and equipment, involved in the production of products. They may work in varied conditions including wearing specialist safety equipment, shift work and on sites running 365 day operations. Many companies operate under highly regulated conditions and a premium is placed on appropriate attitudes and behaviours to ensure employees comply with organisational safety and regulatory requirements. Science manufacturing technicians are expected to work both individually and as part of a manufacturing team. They are able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake. They are proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving their work environment.

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace. Back to Duty

K2: Understand the internal and external regulatory environment pertinent to the sector and the employer and comply with regulations proficiently. Back to Duty

K3: Understand the business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct Back to Duty

K4: Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of relevant science and technology and its application to the required sector and job role. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Both independently and within a team start-up a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation. Back to Duty

S2: Both independently and within a team operate a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation. Back to Duty

S3: Both independently and within a team shut down/complete a run of the manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation. Back to Duty

S4: Work safely in a science manufacturing environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety and the Environment and principles of risk management Back to Duty

S5: Control and monitor a process or plant and equipment, effectively, efficiently and securely, and resolve problems or correct abnormal conditions. Back to Duty

S6: Complete documentation relevant to the manufacturing process including relevant calculations. Back to Duty

S7: Participate in continuous performance improvement. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking; listening; writing; body language; presentation Back to Duty

B2: work and interact effectively within a team Back to Duty

B3: work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks Back to Duty

B4: understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality Back to Duty

B5: time management and ability to complete work to schedule Back to Duty

B6: ability to handle change and respond to change management processes. Back to Duty

End-point assessment (EPA plan)

Rigorous robust and independent assessment undertaken by an apprentice at the end of training to test that the apprentice can perform in the occupation they have been trained in and can demonstrate the duties, and knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) set out in the occupational standard

End-point assessment organisation (EPAO)

An organisation approved to deliver end-point assessment for a particular apprenticeship standard. EPAOs must be on the register of end-point assessment organisations

Holistic or synoptic

Assessment of an apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in an integrated way i.e. assessing several KSBs at the same time

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB)

What is needed to competently undertake the duties required for an occupational standard

Valid

Referred to in relation to assessment methods; fit for purpose

Change request policy

Most changes to an apprenticeship are made as a result of a holistic review of it. We prioritise the need for such reviews based on a range of factors. These include:

the time since the apprenticeship was developed or last reviewed (taking account of its typical duration)
the existence of any known problems with it (e.g. lower than expected starts, low achievement rate, high withdrawal rate, any issues with the availability of training or end-point assessment provision)
whether the apprenticeship is currently subject to a dispensation
the relative significance of the apprenticeship based on how many users it has

The availability of an employer group to support a review and its potential impact on any related technical education product also inform the timing of a review.

Details of apprenticeships that are currently being revised or adjusted are available in our revisions and adjustments status report.

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