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Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Department of Education & Skills
03 September 2013
Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Department of Education & Skills
03 September 2013
Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Department of Education & Skills
03 September 2013
Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Department of Education & Skills
Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Department of Education & Skills
Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Unemployment
Current
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
Governance
Funding
Providers and delivery methods
Recruitment
Range of Occupations
Award
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excell
Key recommendations
Conclusion
Appendix 1 : IMDA Survey
Appendix 2
Appendix 3 : Company Case Studies
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
................................
Unemployment
Current
Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
Governance
................................
Funding
................................
Providers and delivery methods
Recruitment
................................
Range of Occupations
Award
................................
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excell
Key recommendations
Conclusion
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Appendix 1 : IMDA Survey
Appendix 2
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
Appendix 3 : Company Case Studies
................................
Executive Summary
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................................
Unemployment
................................
Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
................................
................................
Providers and delivery methods
................................
Range of Occupations
................................
................................................................
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excell
Key recommendations
................................
................................
Appendix 1 : IMDA Survey
................................
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
Appendix 3 : Company Case Studies
Table of Contents
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................................................................
Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
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................................................................
Providers and delivery methods
................................
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................................
................................
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excell
................................
................................................................
................................
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
Appendix 3 : Company Case Studies
................................
Table of Contents
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Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
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Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
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: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
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Table of Contents
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Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry
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IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
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Executive Summary In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
medical technology sector in Ireland,
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
a new Nat
Re
Programme
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship
growth industries;
A dual
Multi
60
In
towards a progressive high
Creation of a Centre of
opportunities
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
l
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
model, which allows for the abi
conditions
Executive Summary In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
medical technology sector in Ireland,
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
a new National Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
Re-naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Programme
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship
growth industries;
A dual-level manufacturing apprenticeship:
o Level 1
o Level 2
15% contributed by
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
Multi-sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
60 - 80%.work
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high
Creation of a Centre of
opportunities
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
learning programmes.
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
model, which allows for the abi
conditions - typical in a largely export
Executive Summary
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
medical technology sector in Ireland,
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Programme ;
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship
growth industries;
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Level 1 Operator Level apprenticeship
Level 2 Advanced level
15% contributed by
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
80%.work-based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high
Creation of a Centre of
opportunities for medical device development
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
earning programmes.
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
model, which allows for the abi
typical in a largely export
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
medical technology sector in Ireland, have set out a number of key requirements
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Operator Level apprenticeship
Advanced level apprenticeships with 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high-tech manufacturing base;
Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing
for medical device development
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment and technological
typical in a largely export-driven, open economy such as Ireland.
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
have set out a number of key requirements
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Operator Level apprenticeship
apprenticeships with 85
students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
tech manufacturing base;
Manufacturing Excellence
for medical device development
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
lity to facilitate changing employment and technological
driven, open economy such as Ireland.
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
have set out a number of key requirements
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry-
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to
Operator Level apprenticeship fully-state
apprenticeships with 85 -
students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
tech manufacturing base;
Excellence to provide practical application
for medical device development
and Industrialisation that
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
lity to facilitate changing employment and technological
driven, open economy such as Ireland.
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre
have set out a number of key requirements
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a National Career
-relevant apprenticeship
s to include medtech and other
state-funded programme; and
-95% state-
students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands-on practical experience
to provide practical application
Industrialisation that
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates programmes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
lity to facilitate changing employment and technological
driven, open economy such as Ireland.
In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that represents the
have set out a number of key requirements
for the
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are
as follows:
National Career-path
relevant apprenticeship
include medtech and other
funded programme; and
-financed, with 5
students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
on practical experience
to provide practical application
Industrialisation that
can be
rogrammes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
lity to facilitate changing employment and technological
driven, open economy such as Ireland.
2
sents the
for the
medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising
as follows: -
path
relevant apprenticeship
include medtech and other
funded programme; and
financed, with 5
students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
on practical experience
to provide practical application
can be
rogrammes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship
lity to facilitate changing employment and technological
Introduction
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
medical techn
medical technologies
Medtech companies are located
perform well wi
Medical Device Sector employs in excess of
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
The Irish Medical Devi
represents the medical technology sector
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
indigenous medical
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.
Unemployment
The overall unemployment rate in the EU
stability in rates of unemployment
one in five unemployed
above The
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
lower the level of education attained
year olds have attained
tertiary
1 Forfás National Skills Bulletin 2013. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/T
2 Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explarends
Introduction
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
medical technology, with over
medical technologies
Medtech companies are located
perform well with exports of
cal Device Sector employs in excess of
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
The Irish Medical Devi
represents the medical technology sector
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
indigenous medical
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.
Unemployment
The overall unemployment rate in the EU
stability in rates of unemployment
one in five unemployed
The percentage
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
lower the level of education attained
year olds have attained
tertiary level education qualification
Forfás National Skills Bulletin 2013. Available from:
http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/T
Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_expla
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
ology, with over
medical technologies - nearly half of which are Irish owned.
Medtech companies are located
exports of 7.
cal Device Sector employs in excess of
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
represents the medical technology sector
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
indigenous medical device and diagnostic companies.
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.
The overall unemployment rate in the EU
stability in rates of unemployment
one in five unemployed persons
percentage
of unemployed
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
lower the level of education attained
year olds have attained at most a lower secondary
education qualification
Forfás National Skills Bulletin 2013. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/T
Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_expla
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
ology, with over 250 companies
nearly half of which are Irish owned.
Medtech companies are located
in Ireland.
7.9 billion
cal Device Sector employs in excess of
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
ces Association (IMDA)
represents the medical technology sector
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
device and diagnostic companies.
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.
The overall unemployment rate in the EU
stability in rates of unemployment
of 14.7%
persons were under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55
of unemployed persons aged 25
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
lower the level of education attained. Across 2
ost a lower secondary
education qualification.2
Forfás National Skills Bulletin 2013. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/T
Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_expla
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
250 companies currently developing and manufacturing
nearly half of which are Irish owned.
in Ireland. The Irish Medtech sector has continued to
billion recorded in 201
cal Device Sector employs in excess of 25,000 people
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
ces Association (IMDA), a business association within IBEC which
represents the medical technology sector, aims to promote and support an environment
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
device and diagnostic companies.
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.
The overall unemployment rate in the EU-27 reached 10.5
of 14.7%
between 2011 and 2012.
under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55
persons aged 25
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
. Across 27 EU states, 16.8% of unemployed 25
ost a lower secondary level
Forfás National Skills Bulletin 2013. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/T
Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Unemployment_statistics#Unemployment_t
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
currently developing and manufacturing
nearly half of which are Irish owned. Fifteen
The Irish Medtech sector has continued to
recorded in 2012, up 10% on 2011
25,000 people, which makes Ireland, per capita,
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
, a business association within IBEC which
to promote and support an environment
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
device and diagnostic companies. 170 companies strong, IMDA
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
27 reached 10.5
% in 2012. Ireland maintained
between 2011 and 2012.
under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55
persons aged 25-54 was 71%.
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
7 EU states, 16.8% of unemployed 25
level education, and 5.6%
http://www.forfas.ie/publication/search.jsp?ft=/publications/2013/Title,10974,en.php
Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from ined/index.php/Unemployment_statistics#Unemployment_t
Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for
currently developing and manufacturing
Fifteen of the top
The Irish Medtech sector has continued to
, up 10% on 2011
, which makes Ireland, per capita,
the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).
, a business association within IBEC which
to promote and support an environment
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
170 companies strong, IMDA
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
% in 2012. Ireland maintained
between 2011 and 2012. 1,2 . In quarter 4 2012,
under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55
54 was 71%.
Educational
qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the
7 EU states, 16.8% of unemployed 25
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The Irish Medtech sector has continued to
, up 10% on 2011. The Irish
, which makes Ireland, per capita,
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to promote and support an environment
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
170 companies strong, IMDA achieve
this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry
% in 2012. Ireland maintained
In quarter 4 2012,
under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55
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currently developing and manufacturing
twenty
The Irish Medtech sector has continued to
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to promote and support an environment
that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and
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% in 2012. Ireland maintained
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Current Skills Requirement
Ireland s export
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
Ireland is well positioned to exploit the
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
as medical devices
The Forfás
agencies on difficult
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
sectors, with cross disciplinar
satisfied with a
combined.
A detailed breakdown of resu
identified of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
Design, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
and Mechatronics.
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
need by industry to
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
and skills to grow the medtech industry.
Current Skills Requirement
Ireland s export-led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
Ireland is well positioned to exploit the
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
as medical devices.
The Forfás National
agencies on difficult
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
sectors, with cross disciplinar
satisfied with a correctly adapted and nurtur
combined.
A detailed breakdown of resu
identified of
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
and Mechatronics.
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
need by industry to
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
and skills to grow the medtech industry.
Current Skills Requirements in the M
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
Ireland is well positioned to exploit the
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
.
National
Skills Bulletin 2013
agencies on difficult-to-fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
sectors, with cross disciplinary skills remaining difficult to source. Th
correctly adapted and nurtur
A detailed breakdown of results from an internal survey of I
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
and Mechatronics.
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
need by industry to meet these skills shortages, and a prospect for
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
and skills to grow the medtech industry.
in the Medtech Industry
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
Ireland is well positioned to exploit the
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
Skills Bulletin 20131, hi
fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
y skills remaining difficult to source. Th
correctly adapted and nurtur
lts from an internal survey of I
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
these skills shortages, and a prospect for
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
and skills to grow the medtech industry.
edtech Industry
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
, highlighted the most recent survey by recruitment
fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
y skills remaining difficult to source. Th
correctly adapted and nurturing approach by government and industry
lts from an internal survey of I
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
these skills shortages, and a prospect for
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
edtech Industry
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
ghlighted the most recent survey by recruitment
fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri
y skills remaining difficult to source. Th
approach by government and industry
lts from an internal survey of IMDA members organisations
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
these skills shortages, and a prospect for
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, and continue to be attractive
as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. Aligning our education
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
ghlighted the most recent survey by recruitment
fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri-food and other
y skills remaining difficult to source. These need
approach by government and industry
MDA members organisations
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for Toolmakers, CNC
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
these skills shortages, and a prospect for
Government
this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing
meaningful education
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
nd continue to be attractive
ligning our education
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas
ghlighted the most recent survey by recruitment
fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level
food and other healthcare
needs could be
approach by government and industry
MDA members organisations
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
oolmakers, CNC
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
Government to harness
meaningful education
4
led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,
with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive
nd continue to be attractive
ligning our education
and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.
advances in manufacturing technology, and to build
and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas, such
ghlighted the most recent survey by recruitment
healthcare
could be
approach by government and industry
MDA members organisations
32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of
requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;
, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,
Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level
programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate
harness
meaningful education
The Forfás Making it in Ireland 2020 Report
manufacturing skills study, and re
believe that
opportunities
achieved by the creation of a newly named
vocational technical training programme and re
Programme
There appears to be a clear need for
at grass
and hands
level to mid
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
Level 1: Ope
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
who are seeking a career in m
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
the job experience.
The option to select from a pallet of modul
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
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manufacturing skills study, and re
believe that promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
opportunities is fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future
achieved by the creation of a newly named
ational technical training programme and re
Programme .
There appears to be a clear need for
grass-roots level
and hands-on emphasis
to mid-level ecosystem
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
Level 1: Operator Level apprenticeship (1
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
who are seeking a career in m
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
the job experience.
The option to select from a pallet of modul
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
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manufacturing skills study, and re
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future
achieved by the creation of a newly named
ational technical training programme and re
There appears to be a clear need for
level. The IMDA
on emphasis offering
ecosystem
is a key requirement for
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
rator Level apprenticeship (1
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
who are seeking a career in m
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
the job experience.
The option to select from a pallet of modul
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
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manufacturing skills study, and re-energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future
achieved by the creation of a newly named
ational technical training programme and re
There appears to be a clear need for
improving
. The IMDA believe that
offering
by the course providers.
is a key requirement for
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
rator Level apprenticeship (1
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
who are seeking a career in manufacturing.
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
The option to select from a pallet of modul
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
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The Forfás Making it in Ireland 2020 Report3, sets out a strategic action of driving the
energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future
achieved by the creation of a newly named Apprenticeship Programme, which
ational technical training programme and re-branded as
improving
the manufacturing
ieve that
this can only be
by the course providers.
is a key requirement for
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
rator Level apprenticeship (1
2 years)
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
anufacturing.
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
The option to select from a pallet of modules including options that meet various industry
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publications/2013/title,10445,en.php
, sets out a strategic action of driving the
energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future
Apprenticeship Programme, which
branded as a National
manufacturing
this can only be achieved wit
by the course providers.
The development of the
is a key requirement for generation
IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:
2 years)
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
es including options that meet various industry
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from:
, sets out a strategic action of driving the
energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future.
Apprenticeship Programme, which
National Career
manufacturing ecosystem
achieved with a
The development of the
generation
of employment.
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
es including options that meet various industry
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
, sets out a strategic action of driving the
energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
This can be
Apprenticeship Programme, which could be a
Career-path
ecosystem
by nurturing
h a
more practical
The development of the entry
of employment.
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
es including options that meet various industry
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
5
, sets out a strategic action of driving the
energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA
promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression
This can be
could be a
by nurturing
it
more practical
entry-
An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and
aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level
Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with
Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on
es including options that meet various industry
requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals
alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.
Level 2 :
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.
collaboration with industry, to ensure industry
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
model (e.g. m
number of generic ones).
Traditional appr
possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g.
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
sectors of apprent
and training on new technologies, materials and skill
medtech
Governance
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non
statutory framework to allow for a more co
broader multi
particularly in the growth sectors.
Funding
IMDA sugges
sector as the main source of finance,
for Level 1
The provision of funding from the state
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85
state, with 5
countries, usually the amount of
Level 2 : Advanced level ap
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.
collaboration with industry, to ensure industry
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
model (e.g. medtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
number of generic ones).
Traditional apprenticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g.
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
sectors of apprenticeship could be expanded to include a sub
and training on new technologies, materials and skill
ech
Industry.
Governance
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non
statutory framework to allow for a more co
broader multi-sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
particularly in the growth sectors.
Funding
IMDA suggest a predominantly
sector as the main source of finance,
for Level 1
Operator Level apprenticeship
The provision of funding from the state
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85
state, with 5
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
countries, usually the amount of
Advanced level apprenticeship (3
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.
collaboration with industry, to ensure industry
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
number of generic ones).
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g.
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
iceship could be expanded to include a sub
and training on new technologies, materials and skill
Industry.
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non
statutory framework to allow for a more co
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
particularly in the growth sectors.
a predominantly
sector as the main source of finance,
Operator Level apprenticeship
The provision of funding from the state
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
countries, usually the amount of
prenticeship (3
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.
collaboration with industry, to ensure industry
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g.
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
iceship could be expanded to include a sub
and training on new technologies, materials and skill
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non
statutory framework to allow for a more co
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
particularly in the growth sectors.
a predominantly company-
sector as the main source of finance, i.e.
Operator Level apprenticeship
The provision of funding from the state for Le
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
countries, usually the amount of public funding is set according to the number of students.
prenticeship (3
- 5 years)
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.
collaboration with industry, to ensure industry needs are met and the modular approach
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g. tool making
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
iceship could be expanded to include a sub
and training on new technologies, materials and skill
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non
statutory framework to allow for a more co-ordinated governance structure and process. A
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
-based apprenticeship
the provision of
Operator Level apprenticeships.
for Level 2 Advanced level
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
public funding is set according to the number of students.
5 years)
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above. The delivery would again be in
needs are met and the modular approach
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
tool making, injection moulding,
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical
iceship could be expanded to include a sub-set which imparts knowledge
and training on new technologies, materials and skill-sets particularly associated with the
The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non-legislative
ordinated governance structure and process. A
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
apprenticeship
provision of a fully
Advanced level
be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85 -95% of financing is from the
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
public funding is set according to the number of students.
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
The delivery would again be in
needs are met and the modular approach
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
, injection moulding,
automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical). Thus the traditional
set which imparts knowledge
sets particularly associated with the
legislative scheme, outside of the
ordinated governance structure and process. A
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
apprenticeship
programme with
a fully-state-fund
Advanced level apprenticeships
95% of financing is from the
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.
public funding is set according to the number of students.
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
The delivery would again be in
needs are met and the modular approach
recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a generic apprenticeship
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
, injection moulding,
Thus the traditional
set which imparts knowledge
sets particularly associated with the
scheme, outside of the
ordinated governance structure and process. A
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
programme with the public
funded programme
apprenticeships
should
95% of financing is from the
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise. In these
public funding is set according to the number of students.
6
An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may
The delivery would again be in
needs are met and the modular approach
ric apprenticeship
edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a
enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could
Thus the traditional
set which imparts knowledge
sets particularly associated with the
scheme, outside of the
ordinated governance structure and process. A
sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure
public
ed programme
should
95% of financing is from the
In these
public funding is set according to the number of students.
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financia
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
a tax credit incentive
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
Employers in the UK).
Providers and delivery methods
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
job training.
critical factor in realising the outputs of any
the percentage ratio of work
the job phases in
Technology (IOT
as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the
covered, which necessitate the ever
global Medtech
Recruitment
There should be d
to meet industry needs. Thi
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
youth unemployment and propose
recruit apprentice
existing employees
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
any variation in demand
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financia
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
a tax credit incentive
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
Employers in the UK).
Providers and delivery methods
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
job training. However, the percentage of work
critical factor in realising the outputs of any
percentage ratio of work
the job phases in
a modified dual system could
echnology (IOT s)
as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the
covered, which necessitate the ever
Medtech
industry.
Recruitment
There should be direct collaboration with industry to ensure
to meet industry needs. Thi
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
youth unemployment and propose
recruit apprentices.
existing employees
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
any variation in demand
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financia
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
a tax credit incentive-scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
Employers in the UK).
Providers and delivery methods
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
However, the percentage of work
critical factor in realising the outputs of any
percentage ratio of work-based training should be in the region of 60%
a modified dual system could
, Enterprise
as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the
covered, which necessitate the ever
industry.
irect collaboration with industry to ensure
to meet industry needs. This in turn will allow for
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
youth unemployment and propose
s. However, i
existing employees
within companies
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
any variation in demand
for these programmes
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financia
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
Providers and delivery methods
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
However, the percentage of work
critical factor in realising the outputs of any
based training should be in the region of 60%
a modified dual system could
nterprise Training Board (ETB)
as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the
covered, which necessitate the ever-changing and progressive demands of a successful
irect collaboration with industry to ensure
s in turn will allow for
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
youth unemployment and proposes a collaborative approach by
However, it is also worth noting that there is a demand
companies. Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
for these programmes
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financial and fiscal incentives to encourage
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
However, the percentage of work-based training, i.e. on the job training is a
critical factor in realising the outputs of any
apprenticeship programme.
based training should be in the region of 60%
a modified dual system could
be delivered by the VECs, I
oard (ETB) s,
as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the
expansion of the
changing and progressive demands of a successful
irect collaboration with industry to ensure
s in turn will allow for
adequate provision
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
a collaborative approach by
t is also worth noting that there is a demand
Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
for these programmes. This would
A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2 Advanced level
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
l and fiscal incentives to encourage
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
based training, i.e. on the job training is a
apprenticeship programme.
based training should be in the region of 60%
be delivered by the VECs, I
s,
or private entities
expansion of the
changing and progressive demands of a successful
irect collaboration with industry to ensure adequate
adequate provision
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
a collaborative approach by
t is also worth noting that there is a demand
Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up
skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees
could
. This would ensure optimisation of
Advanced level
apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.
l and fiscal incentives to encourage
participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:
scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
based training, i.e. on the job training is a
apprenticeship programme. IMDA
based training should be in the region of 60%
be delivered by the VECs, I
or private entities
such as Skillnets Ltd
expansion of the range of occupations
changing and progressive demands of a successful
adequate
inflow of apprentices
adequate provisions to be
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
a collaborative approach by industry and the state to
t is also worth noting that there is a demand
Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up
could go some way to
ensure optimisation of
Advanced level
l and fiscal incentives to encourage
scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
based training, i.e. on the job training is a
IMDA recommend
based training should be in the region of 60% - 80%. The of
be delivered by the VECs, Institutes of
such as Skillnets Ltd
occupations
changing and progressive demands of a successful
inflow of apprentices
s to be
put in place to
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
and the state to
t is also worth noting that there is a demand
for up-skilling
Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up
go some way to address
ensure optimisation of state
7
l and fiscal incentives to encourage
a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Grant to
This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship
model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the
based training, i.e. on the job training is a
recommend
The off
of
such as Skillnets Ltd,
changing and progressive demands of a successful
inflow of apprentices,
put in place to
enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle
and the state to
skilling of
Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up-
addressing
state
resources on any apprenticeship programme
Medical
Range of Occup
IMDA believe the range of occupations
align with labour market needs.
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
electrical and printing technical occupations.
Level 1: Operator Level
Production operatives
Production operatives
Production operatives are
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
products.
greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non
Toolmakers
Toolmakers
require the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
equipment.
Computer
CNC Programmers / Machin
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
using Computer Numerical Control technology.
resources on any apprenticeship programme
Medical
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Range of Occupations
IMDA believe the range of occupations
with labour market needs.
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
electrical and printing technical occupations.
Level 1: Operator Level
Production operatives
Production operatives
Production operatives are
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
products.
A basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non
Toolmakers
Toolmakers are typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
equipment.
omputer Numeric
CNC Programmers / Machin
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
using Computer Numerical Control technology.
resources on any apprenticeship programme
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
ations
IMDA believe the range of occupations
with labour market needs.
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
electrical and printing technical occupations.
Level 1: Operator Level apprentice
Production operatives
Production operatives are typically
Production operatives are likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
umeric Control (CNC)
CNC Programmers / Machinists
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
using Computer Numerical Control technology.
resources on any apprenticeship programme
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
IMDA believe the range of occupations in an apprenticeship system
with labour market needs. The current range of occupations offered in
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
electrical and printing technical occupations.
apprenticeship (1
are typically
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
ontrol (CNC)
Programmers / Machinists
ists typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
using Computer Numerical Control technology.
resources on any apprenticeship programme
(See appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
in an apprenticeship system
The current range of occupations offered in
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
electrical and printing technical occupations.
ship (1
2 years)
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non-value adding activity.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
Programmers / Machinists
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
using Computer Numerical Control technology.
appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
in an apprenticeship system
The current range of occupations offered in
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng
2 years)
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
value adding activity.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
Programmers / Machinists
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region
and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics).
in an apprenticeship system should be broadened to
The current range of occupations offered in
apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, engineering, motor,
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
value adding activity.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region
should be broadened to
The current range of occupations offered in the existing
ineering, motor,
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent. Toolmakers
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
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appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region
should be broadened to
the existing
ineering, motor,
educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously
comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems
with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different
basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them
Toolmakers
re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components
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precision engineering
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the demand for these skills has grown, sup
been affected
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modularised solution or industry
Moulding Operatives
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ng, blow moulding
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awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
developed with industry to ad
internal future skills needs survey results (see appendix 1
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industries. According to
significant shortage of precision engineering skills in tool making and CNC machining; while
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. Recent endeavours by IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet
the provision of a machinists programme
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difficulty with sourcing providers to execute the required programme
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for hands-on, practical
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stry-academic partnerships, with state support.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
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awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
developed with industry to address demand for production operatives resulting from
s survey results (see appendix 1
based and 20% classroom
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ply from the education and tr
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posed problematic, mainly due to
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modules;
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basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,
and highly automated machines.
strong capital investment by the state
, IOTs or private entities
provide FETAC Level 6 modules in extrusion, PLC, etc.) may address the n
academic partnerships, with state support.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
involved in different types of production processes such as
, extrusion, and thermoforming.
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awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
dress demand for production operatives resulting from
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significant shortage of precision engineering skills in tool making and CNC machining; while
ply from the education and training system has
IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet to address this need,
posed problematic, mainly due to
equipment. There was considerable
difficulty with sourcing providers to execute the required programme
while some IOTs
this was insufficient for industry
training by understandi
basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,
and highly automated machines.
ital investment by the state
, IOTs or private entities (First Polymer Skillnet,
may address the need in a
academic partnerships, with state support.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
involved in different types of production processes such as
, extrusion, and thermoforming.
IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet are currently piloting a FETAC Level 5 (
awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
dress demand for production operatives resulting from
). The programme runs for 7
Modules include: Continuous
uring Practice 5N1959, Cleanroom Operations
5N1921, Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness 5N2158, Communications 5N0690,
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There is a
significant shortage of precision engineering skills in tool making and CNC machining; while
aining system has
to address this need,
posed problematic, mainly due to
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while some IOTs
this was insufficient for industry
understanding and
basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,
and highly automated machines.
ital investment by the state
First Polymer Skillnet,
eed in a
academic partnerships, with state support.
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
involved in different types of production processes such as
el 5 (5M2162) (6 minor
awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
dress demand for production operatives resulting from
ramme runs for 7
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uring Practice 5N1959, Cleanroom Operations
5N1921, Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness 5N2158, Communications 5N0690,
9
and
There is a
significant shortage of precision engineering skills in tool making and CNC machining; while
aining system has
to address this need,
There was considerable
while some IOTs
this was insufficient for industry
basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,
ital investment by the state
First Polymer Skillnet,
typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.
5M2162) (6 minor
awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been
dress demand for production operatives resulting from
ramme runs for 7
Modules include: Continuous
uring Practice 5N1959, Cleanroom Operations
5N1921, Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness 5N2158, Communications 5N0690,
and Work Practice 5N1433.
options recommended by IMDA.
Mechatronic
Mechatronics technicians
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
industrial
industrial equipment sometimes specializing in
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineers
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
polymer processing equipment.
Mechanical engineers (Production)
Mechanical engineers
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
Mechanical engineers (Biomedical)
Mechanical engineer
automation
assembly solutions.
Award
Level 1 (1 Year) Qualification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
and Work Practice 5N1433.
options recommended by IMDA.
Mechatronics
Mechatronics technicians
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
industrial equipment.
industrial equipment sometimes specializing in
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineers
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
polymer processing equipment.
Mechanical engineers (Production)
Mechanical engineers
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
Mechanical engineers (Biomedical)
echanical engineer
automation and automated assembly
assembly solutions.
Level 1 (1 Year) Qualification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
and Work Practice 5N1433.
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
options recommended by IMDA.
Mechatronics technicians are
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
equipment. They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
industrial equipment sometimes specializing in
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineers
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
polymer processing equipment.
Mechanical engineers (Production)
Mechanical engineers are involved in the management of production process
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
Mechanical engineers (Biomedical)
echanical engineers (Biomedical)
automated assembly
assembly solutions.
Level 1 (1 Year) Qualification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
options recommended by IMDA.
are typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
industrial equipment sometimes specializing in
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
polymer processing equipment.
Mechanical engineers (Production)
involved in the management of production process
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
Mechanical engineers (Biomedical)
(Biomedical)
are involved in the management of
automated assembly - manual, semi
Level 1 (1 Year) Qualification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
industrial equipment sometimes specializing in vision,
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
involved in the management of production process
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
involved in the management of
manual, semi
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mechatronics technicians
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
vision,
robotics & high speed automated
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set
involved in the management of production process
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
involved in the management of
manual, semi-automatic
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
Mechatronics technicians
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
robotics & high speed automated
assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automation technicians.
Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set-up and run
involved in the management of production process
process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.
involved in the management of healthcare
automatic
and fully automatic
Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
Mechatronics technicians
require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission and validate
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
robotics & high speed automated
n technicians.
up and run
involved in the management of production processes such as
healthcare
and fully automatic
Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).
10
Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module
typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct
Mechatronics technicians
and validate
They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of
robotics & high speed automated
es such as
Level 1 (2 Year) Qual
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
NOTE: A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
Operations available in the UK.
Level 2 (3
Advanced level apprenticeship (3
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
advanced level of apprenticeship, as t
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
In line with
the Creation of a Centre of
Industrialisation
and academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
equipment. This could provide practi
also act as a centre of manufacturing
opportunities for
Learning Programmes in
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
appropriate investment in
the creation of the National Institute for
4 National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;
Level 1 (2 Year) Qual
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
Operations available in the UK.
Level 2 (3
5 Years) Qualification:
Advanced level apprenticeship (3
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
dvanced level of apprenticeship, as t
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
In line with IMDA s
Creation of a Centre of
dustrialisation. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
equipment. This could provide practi
also act as a centre of manufacturing
opportunities for Job
Learning Programmes in
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
appropriate investment in
the creation of the National Institute for
National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;
Level 1 (2 Year) Qualification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
Operations available in the UK.
5 Years) Qualification:
Advanced level apprenticeship (3
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
dvanced level of apprenticeship, as t
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
s Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
equipment. This could provide practi
also act as a centre of manufacturing
Job-seekers, apprenticeship
Learning Programmes in Manufactur
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
appropriate investment in equipment
the creation of the National Institute for
National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;
ification:
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
Operations available in the UK.
5 Years) Qualification:
Advanced level apprenticeship (3 - 4 years)
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
dvanced level of apprenticeship, as this requires capital equipment.
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
Manufacturing
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
equipment. This could provide practical support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
also act as a centre of manufacturing excellence by
s, apprenticeship
Manufacturing Excellence
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
equipment
is made by the stat
the creation of the National Institute for
National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
4 years)
with specialist level apprenticeship (5 y
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
his requires capital equipment.
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
Manufacturing Excellence in
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
excellence by
providing
s, apprenticeship
programmes, undergraduate and e
ing Excellence
for the sector
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
is made by the stat
the creation of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
with specialist level apprenticeship (5 y
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
his requires capital equipment.
Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
ellence in
medical device development &
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
providing practical application
programmes, undergraduate and e
for the sector
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
is made by the state, as with the Pharma Industry in
ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from; http://www.nibrt.ie/
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon completion of the
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
with specialist level apprenticeship (5 y
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
his requires capital equipment.
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
medical device development &
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
practical application
programmes, undergraduate and e
for the sector.
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
e, as with the Pharma Industry in
ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
http://www.nibrt.ie/
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).
etion of the
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
with specialist level apprenticeship (5 y
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we
recommend
medical device development &
. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government, industry
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
practical application
programmes, undergraduate and executive
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
e, as with the Pharma Industry in
ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
11
Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma
programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing
with specialist level apprenticeship (5 years)
Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied
The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the
recommend
medical device development &
industry
academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist
cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could
xecutive
As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the
e, as with the Pharma Industry in
ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)4.
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
Centre of Excellence,
ECO15 -
Automobile Production Centre of Excellence
Key recommendations
Re
Programme
Expansion of existing infrastruct
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
growth industries;
A dual
Multi
60
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high
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6 CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :
7 ECO15 -http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
8 The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
Centre of Excellence,
-
Advanced Manufacturing
Automobile Production Centre of Excellence
Key recommendationsRe-naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Programme
Expansion of existing infrastruct
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
growth industries;
A dual-level manufacturing apprenticeship:
o Level 1
o Level 2
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
Multi-sectoral representation on go
60 - 80%.work
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high
AMTEC National Centre of Excell
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90vrXH60yBuD5g8BlBew
CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :
-
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
Centre of Excellence, 5USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Advanced Manufacturing
Automobile Production Centre of Excellence
Key recommendations
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Programme ;
Expansion of existing infrastruct
programmes;
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
growth industries;
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Level 1 Operator Level apprenticeship
Level 2 Advanced level
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on go
80%.work-based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high
AMTEC National Centre of Excellence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH
90vrXH60yBuD5g8BlBew
CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana
Automobile Production Centre of Excellence
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Operator Level apprenticeship
Advanced level apprenticeships with 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on go
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
towards a progressive high-tech manufacturing base;
ence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH
CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvanced-manufacturingcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship-projects/automobile
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Centre of Excellence in Indiana
Automobile Production Centre of Excellence8, Germany).
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
ure to support industry
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
level manufacturing apprenticeship:
Operator Level apprenticeship
apprenticeships with 85
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
tech manufacturing base;
ence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH
CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=
manufacturingcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : projects/automobile
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Centre of Excellence in Indiana
, Germany).
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a
ure to support industry-
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
Operator Level apprenticeship fully-state
apprenticeships with 85 -
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).
vernance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands
tech manufacturing base;
ence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH
CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK : http://www.ceme.co.uk/
Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=
manufacturing-center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD
The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : projects/automobile-production
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Centre of Excellence in Indiana7, USA; and The Fraunhofer
naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a National Career
-relevant apprenticeship
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
state-funded programme; and
-95% state-
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
vernance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands-on practical experience
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http://www.ceme.co.uk/
ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=
center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD-
production-center-of-excellence.html
Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
, USA; and The Fraunhofer
National Career-path
relevant apprenticeship
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
funded programme; and
-financed, with 5
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
vernance of apprenticeship programme;
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
on practical experience
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http://www.ceme.co.uk/
ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=
-A
excellence.html
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Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National
USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence6, UK;
, USA; and The Fraunhofer
path
relevant apprenticeship
Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other
funded programme; and
financed, with 5
15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax
based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;
on practical experience
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ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=
excellence.html
Creation o
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
Learning programmes.
Conclusion
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
and technological conditions
Ireland.
Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
Learning programmes.
clusion
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
and technological conditions
reland.
f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
Learning programmes.
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
and technological conditions
f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
Learning programmes.
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
and technological conditions - typical in a largely export
f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
typical in a largely export
f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence to provide practical application
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
typical in a largely export-driven, open economy such as
to provide practical application
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
driven, open economy such as
to provide practical application
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
driven, open economy such as
13
to provide practical application
opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be
utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive
Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment
driven, open economy such as
Appendix
In December 20
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
32 Companies 637 vacancies
Design Engineer Level 8
Quality /Validation Engineer Level 8
Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level
7/8
Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level
7/8
Polymer engineers Level 8/7
Mechatronics Le
Toolmakers Level 6/7
CNC programmers /machinists Level 6
Moulding operatives level 6
Production Operatives Level 5/6
Software
Firmware Engineers Level 8/9
Software QA Eng
Total
Appendix
1 : IMDA Survey
In December 2012, the IMDA conducted a member
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
32 Companies 637 vacancies
Design Engineer Level 8
Quality /Validation Engineer Level 8
Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level
Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level
Polymer engineers Level 8/7
Mechatronics Level 7/8
Toolmakers Level 6/7
CNC programmers /machinists Level 6
Moulding operatives level 6
Production Operatives Level 5/6
Software Dev. engineers Level 8/9
Firmware Engineers Level 8/9
Software QA Engineer Level 8
: IMDA Survey
12, the IMDA conducted a member
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
32 Companies 637 vacancies
Design Engineer Level 8
Quality /Validation Engineer Level 8
Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level
Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level
Polymer engineers Level 8/7
vel 7/8
Toolmakers Level 6/7
CNC programmers /machinists Level 6
Moulding operatives level 6
Production Operatives Level 5/6
engineers Level 8/9
Firmware Engineers Level 8/9
ineer Level 8
12, the IMDA conducted a member
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
32 Companies 637 vacancies
Quality /Validation Engineer Level 8
Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level
Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level
CNC programmers /machinists Level 6
Production Operatives Level 5/6
engineers Level 8/9
Firmware Engineers Level 8/9
ineer Level 8
12, the IMDA conducted a member
survey on future skills needs for Medical
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
IMDA Survey
Additional requirements
Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level
Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level
survey on future skills needs for Medical
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
IMDA Survey
ional requirements
p.a.
48
56.5
21
45
17.5
18.5
13
26
27
320
20
7
18
637.5
survey on future skills needs for Medical
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:
IMDA Survey
ional requirements
survey on future skills needs for Medical
Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results: -
%
8%
9%
3%
7%
3%
3%
2%
4%
4%
50%
3%
1%
3%
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survey on future skills needs for Medical
Appendix 1 contd .
IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012
Appendix 1 contd .
IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012
Appendix 1 contd .
IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012
IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012
IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012
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Appendix
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
Quality an
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
working
Science Ski
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
moulded products, Producing packaged products,
Aided Engineering (CAE),
equipment (PLCs),
Numeric Control
Industry
and Maintenance Organisation.
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
Level 2 module
that of Level 1, and in addition:
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble
Communications and Computer Skills, Connected
Industry
Appendix 2 : Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
working, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
Science Skills, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
ded products, Producing packaged products,
Aided Engineering (CAE),
equipment (PLCs),
Numeric Control (CNC), Basic
Industry-specific technologies:
and Maintenance Organisation.
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
Level 2 modules may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
that of Level 1, and in addition:
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble
Communications and Computer Skills, Connected
Industry-specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
ded products, Producing packaged products,
Aided Engineering (CAE),
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM),
Automation,
(CNC), Basic
specific technologies:
and Maintenance Organisation.
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
that of Level 1, and in addition:
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble
Communications and Computer Skills, Connected
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
ded products, Producing packaged products,
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM),
Automation,
Combined manufacturing operations, and
(CNC), Basic Lean Manufacturing techniques.
specific technologies: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro
and Maintenance Organisation.
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
that of Level 1, and in addition: -
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble-shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
Communications and Computer Skills, Connected
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
ded products, Producing packaged products, Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM),
mbined manufacturing operations, and
Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
Communications and Computer Skills, Connected-health and Convergence technologies.
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM),
mbined manufacturing operations, and
Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro-
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
health and Convergence technologies.
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
: Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer controlled
mbined manufacturing operations, and
-technology, Mechatronics,
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp
shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
health and Convergence technologies.
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer
Computer controlled
mbined manufacturing operations, and Computer
technology, Mechatronics,
IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project
Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Support, Applied
shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
health and Convergence technologies.
specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemistry.
16
d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and
Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications, Team
, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process
lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling
Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing
assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing
Computer
Computer controlled
Computer
technology, Mechatronics,
s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of
Applied
shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,
health and Convergence technologies.
Appendix 3
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
day.
Turnover within the maintenance department has
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
the catchment area.
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
tradesmen became hi
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
effectively.
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
support
Appendix 3
: Company Case Studies
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
Turnover within the maintenance department has
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
the catchment area.
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
tradesmen became hi
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
effectively. The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
supporting continuous improvement project.
: Company Case Studies
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
Turnover within the maintenance department has
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
the catchment area.
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
tradesmen became highly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
ing continuous improvement project.
: Company Case Studies
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
Turnover within the maintenance department has
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
ing continuous improvement project.
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
Turnover within the maintenance department has
effectively ceased since 2007, which is
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
ing continuous improvement project.
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
effectively ceased since 2007, which is
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)
Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select production operators
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of years in production) bring a
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.
Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to
train and promote an
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
effectively ceased since 2007, which is
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
production operators
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through
apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:
years in production) bring a
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
train and promote an
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
effectively ceased since 2007, which is
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or
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Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations
production operators
who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through an
years in production) bring a
culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough
train and promote an
experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of
talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one
effectively ceased since 2007, which is
remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within
Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when
ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians
straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as
The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region
Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been
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