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Technical Operators work in the manufacturing sector of the food and drink industry. They typically work on production lines in manufacturing plants, but will spend some time offline while working on activities such as new product development. They have both knowledge and skills in preventative maintenance activities and Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques, which are essential to maintaining and improving productivity in food and drink manufacturing sites.

You may attend college to cover some modular sessions. You will have regular meetings with your assessor approx. every 4 – 6 weeks and gain technical experience on the job.

At the end of the programme apprentices will be able to:

• understand health and safety systems, quality systems and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
• interrogate data to identify trends
• carry out basic fault finding
• carry out routine and specialist maintenance of equipment
• participate in external audits
• contribute to the development and improvement of quality controls
• work as an effective member of a team and exhibit strong communication skills.

In addition apprentices will have developed an understanding of continuous improvement processes used in the industry.

Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

On completion of this qualification learners will be in an advantageous position to consider a Higher Level Apprenticeship (level 4/5).

Apprenticeships that should be considered include:

• Management Apprenticeship
• Food Technologist.