TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS 2014
The IMDA SKILLNET (www.imdaskillnet.ie) provides training to Medtech, Pharmaceutical,
Biologics, Biopharma, Food and Drink manufacturers. It is a not for profit network with
IMDA/IBEC as its contracting organisation.
The network has received over €1.3 million of government funding over the past 5 years and
trained over 3,000 people.
The network provides opportunities to develop and deliver both new and existing training
programmes. Apart from the core function of delivering FETAC 5 training in Continuous
Improvement (Lean/6 Sigma) for operators – the network goes a great deal further – with
programmes in quality, technical skills, research and development programmes, as well as
highly strategic sectoral programmes developed for middle and senior management. The
network also provides opportunities to assist with some company specific training events e.g.
Machine Specific or Process Specific training.
Training Needs Analysis 2014
In preparation for application for funding 2014, IMDA SKILLNET has prepared the following training needs
analysis to reflect your training needs for 2014.Name:
Position:
Company:
Address:
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Q1. Please provide an indication of the programmes you would likely send representatives on during 2013
using the “Training Needs Analysis” grid below. We are also extremely interested in training NOT listed below
– so please identify your specific training needs in the final section and we will do our best to accommodate
you in our application.
The TNA below is indicative only, and not binding – however we do use the information to apply for funding and
schedule programmes, as such we would be appreciative if you could make the most accurate predications possible at
this time.
Training Needs Analysis IMDA SKILLNET 2014
COMPLIANCE TRAINING
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
REQUIRED IN
2013 (Yes/No)
NO. OF
TRAINEES
CERTIFIED
YES/NO
Medical Device Usability /IEC 62366
Medical Devices Directives Workshop
Lead Auditor Training (IRCA Certified)
Introduction to ISO 13485
Process Validation
Contamination Control Practices within Cleanrooms
ASSESSMENT OF LABORATORY COMPETENCE USING
ISO/IEC/IEC 17025:20
Internal Audit Training IRCA Certified
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Programme
Quality Audit Management
CAPA Training
Behaviour Based Quality
EU MDD/CMDR Foundation Training
Statistics with Minitab
Design of Experiment/ RPR
Measurement System Analysis (Gauge R&R)
Quality Risk Management
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
IMDA Medical Devices & Diagnostics Leadership Program 8
Day
IMDA Repositioning and rebuilding a company to drive
Global Sales 1 Day
Ireland a Location of Choice for Medical Technology Clinical
Investigations
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Delivering a Winning Sales Force Strategy for the Medical
Technology Sector in Ireland 2 day
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managing People Skills 4 day HETAC
Foundation in Management
Project Management Essentials 1 day
Project Management Professional 4 day
Time Management 1 day
Presentation Skills Training 1.5 day
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Designing Cardiovascular Devices
Health Technology Assessment Workshop
Code of Ethics Compliance Training Workshop
IMDA Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery Programme
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Upskilling on Machine Operations PLC etc
Sterilisation Techniques
LEAN TRAINING
Applied CI (4 Days)
Lean Sigma Green Belt
ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt
Operational Excellence MOR Benchmark Model Workshop
0.5 day
Blended Learning Continuous Improvement 7 x 2hr
Intensive Continuous Improvement (CI) 2 days
Continuous Improvement (Lean) in Manufacturing FETAC 5
Toyota Lean Management Workshop
e Learning Continuous Improvement (Lean)
Driving Operational Excellence through Lean Leadership 8
Day
COMPUTER TRAINING
Computer Training - ECDL
Computer Training - Validation
Computer Training - Office 2010
Computer Training - Microsoft Project
Computer Training - Microsoft Visio
Computer Training - Microsoft Excel
Please list any OTHER programmes you would like to see
run in 2013 below:
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Q2. Are there any training programmes not available that you would like the network to develop in
2013? Please list any programmes below:
Q3. Would you accept placements/interns from Job seekers Programmes (i.e. Engineers
Conversion Programmes, Sales and Marketing) if delivered in 2013?
YES/NO Sales & Mkt
YES/NO Engineers
Q4. What training would you prefer Job seeker engineers to have completed prior to placement?
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Quality/Validation Training: YES/NO
Certified Quality Engineer: YES/NO
Sales & Mkt Skills YES/NO
OTHER (please list below)
Signed:
Date:
I would appreciate if you could complete, scan and return to michelle.reinecke-quain@ibec.ie
Thank you for taking part in this survey
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