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This programme is designed to meet a growing industry demand for increased knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, involved in both chemical synthesis and bio-processing applications.

This programme is specifically designed for learners seeking a qualification that will enable them to either progress within their current employment or take up employment within regulated manufacturing  operations roles.

The course enables learners to develop the requisite knowledge, skills and competence to work independently or under supervision whilst working in the life science industry and/or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.

  • Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Life Sciences Manufacturing Operations (45 ECTS)
  • Next Intake: October 2024 - Now taking applicants 

This course is offered by Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and delivered by Innopharma Education. As part of the application process and for funding purposes contact data will be shared with our partner Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).

This part-time programme runs over 9 months. Lectures are delivered online mid-week with a number of Saturday face to face throughout the programme.

This course will cover the following modules.

Module 1: Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (15 ECTS)

Regulatory framework and legislative requirements, eGMP & Quality Management Systems, Quality Documentation, PPE, SOPs, CAPA.

Module 2: Continuous Improvement Manufacturing (15 ECTS)

Value stream mapping in continuous improvement, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 55, Problem solving - Pareto Principle, 5 Whys, Brainstorming, Cause & Effect, Diagram and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Poke Yoka, Kaizen, TPM & SMED.

Module 3: Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness (15 ECTS)

Regulatory and legislative frameworks, Health, safety and environment systems, Waste management concepts and environmental impact 

Proficiency in English Language Required (B2+ level or equivalent on  the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Applicants must be currently employed and aged 18+

Entrants and graduates of this programme can also complete an additional module in Cleanroom Operations with LOETB in order to gain a major award in Life Science Manufacturing Operations.

For further information on this additional module email: mscinfo@loetb.ie (or sdelaney@loetb.ie)

In addition learners can also progress onto lnnopharma Educations's Higher Education programmes at QQI L6.

Participants may also gain employment in suitable roles within the life science sector.

 

 

First of all, you will need to complete and submit an enquiry form, located at the top of this page. This is to register interest with us in the chosen course. Once submitted a member of the team will be in contact with you via phone call or email to discuss the course in more detail, assess your eligibility and assist you with anything you need to progress further.

Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing Pauline Flusk at fluskp@innopharmalabs.com or calling us at (01) 485 3346

Why up-skill for the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland?

  • €3 billion in new capital investment
  • €39 billion in exports
  • Over 55,000 employed
  • 9 of top 10 world’s biopharma companies in Ireland
  • 12 of the top-selling drugs made in Ireland
  • Over 8,000 new jobs predicted by 2020
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