Suitability
They don’t need a background in science or engineering. Our Conversion Course into Pharma has successfully helped people move into pharma from backgrounds including:
- Homemakers
- Self-Employment
- Early School Leavers – they don’t need a Leaving Cert or A Levels if they have work experience
- Restaurants/Hospitality – Chef, Cook, Restaurant Manager, etc.
- Healthcare – Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, etc.
- Manufacturing – Production Operator, Assembler, Packaging, etc.
- Meat Processing – Operator, Butcher, etc.
- Defense Force/Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Air Corps, etc.
- Construction – Electrician, Carpenter/Joiner, Foreman, General Operative
- Warehouse – All Warehouse Workers
- Sales/Business – Retail Sales, Pharma Sales, Business, Accountants, Finance, etc.
- Other – Farmers, Designers, Architects, Airline Staff, Beauty/Hair Salon, etc.
Main Course Features of the Conversion Course into Pharma
- This is a 10-week programme delivered entirely online (students report studying 8-14 hours per week)]
- Materials are available 24/7 and there are no fixed class times so students can study where and when they want
- They’ll study a mix of technical content (6 weeks) and specialist job hunting content (4 weeks) to provide the quickest route to an entry-level job in pharma manufacturing
Whatever Their Current Schedule – this CAN work for them
We only work with adult learners. It’s all we do so we’re really good at it…
- Your recipient can study when and where they want – the course is delivered entirely online and there are no fixed class times, their materials are available 24/7
- They’ll get a designated course coordinator to help keep them motivated and answer any questions they might have
- They’ll write a personalised study plan that takes account of any holidays or upcoming commitments, so they don’t have to worry about falling behind
Course Content
Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1 – 6)
They’ll learn about the systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. They’ll learn about the rules and regulations that need to be followed. And they’ll learn enough technical information to get them talking to employers.
Module 2 – Advanced Job Hunting For the Pharma Industry (Weeks 7-10)
This is the career bit. In this module, they’ll navigate their way, step by step, through the job hunting process. This specially-designed module is industry-specific. By the end of it, they’ll know which jobs they’d be perfect for, where to find them, and how to make applications to give themselves the best chance at success.
Gift Pricing Options
You have 2 options for gifting this programme…
The Jobs They’ll be Eligible For
1) Process Operator– Works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. See more information about this job role here – https://www.getreskilled.com/process-operator/
2) Manufacturing Operator – Works in a medical device manufacturing plant. See more information about this job role here – https://www.getreskilled.com/production-operator/
3) Packaging Operator – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. See more information about this job role here – https://www.getreskilled.com/what-is-a-packaging-operator/
Jobs like these are well-paid (especially if combined with a shift allowance) while bringing job security and a range of other benefits.
When you study this course you are ready to start applying for jobs at the end of the technical module in week 6.
You can head over to LinkedIn and find almost 800 previous students. Feel free to ask them questions or check out the types of jobs they have now. Click this link to go to LinkedIn.
Hear from people who’ve found a job in pharma after taking this program
Bharvi Soni
Previous Background:
Event Management
“I found the course interesting, challenging, rewarding and valuable”
“The course material was very relevant and the course coordinator was flexible and always approachable for any queries. I found the course interesting, challenging, rewarding, and valuable. After attending it, I managed to find a job in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry straight away. I am starting to apply the skills that I learnt from the course which will be a great contributor to my career. I already have, and will, recommend this course to others.”
Sean McLaughlin
Previous Background:
Operator (Pepsi)
“I have a new confidence going into the future”
“I really enjoyed the course, it gave me great confidence and taught me new skills, and most importantly, I am now working in a manufacturing facility. This is an excellent course not just for the insight into the biopharmaceutical industry, but it also gives you a great idea of who you are, and updating your CV and getting involved with social media, betters your chance of finding employment. This programme was hard at times but the help was there whenever it was required.”
Fergal O’Doherty
“This is an excellent course”
“The course gave me an understanding of key pharmaceutical concepts, document traceability and the science behind pharmaceutical products
This is an excellent course for those wishing to work in the pharmaceutical sector.
The online course was very enjoyable and has helped me on a day-to-day basis in my career”
Jessa Reid
Agnes Hove
Delivered by a practicing industry expert
Dr. Joe Brady
Full-Time Validation Lead
Lecturer, Technological University Dublin
Senior Associate, GetReskilled
Dr. Joe Brady is a full-time practicing Validation Lead and an assistant lecturer with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), in the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joe is a certified trainer and highly experienced in competency-based training. He designs and prepares educational modules and full academic programs ranging from MSc, MEngSc. BSc, to Certificate level, for a range of academic institutions.
He is also a supervisor for MSc/MEngSc and Ph.D. theses. Joe has over twenty years of project experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in Ireland, Singapore, China, The Netherlands, France and the USA.
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