Modular Accreditation Programme (MAP)
(Higher Education Authority)
Initiatives to support workforce development
Government initiatives provide support for individuals who want to
upgrade their skills and work towards accredited qualifications.
‘MAP flexible, affordable, part-time career development for working in
the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry’
MAP
The national Modular Accreditation Programme (MAP) has been
developed through the Higher Education Authority (HEA). This
innovative initiative provides support for individuals who want to
access part-time, flexible, affordable career development
opportunities.
MAP involves the collaboration of national 3rd level colleges to offer:
• Part-time courses designed by you to meet your needs – from a single
subject to a full degree
• Flexible and supportive delivery, built around your life
• Tutor support and guidance
ITT Dublin is the only college nationally offering this programme on a
pilot basis.
Programme
Through MAP, your employees can register for modules from the pool
on offer. Credits towards an award can be completed at each individual’s
own pace. Completion of all the programme modules on offer in the
pilot programme lead to a Higher Certificate in Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP) and Technology.
Eligibility
Employees of companies that do not currently fund individuals to
complete training leading to a nationally recognised accredited
qualification at Level 6 in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology
are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to applicants who don’t have a
3rd Level qualification and who want to develop a career in the
pharmaceutical sector. To be eligible for the fee subsidy all applicants
must meet the HEA eligibility criteria (Subsidies). Applicants who apply
for the subsidy may be asked to attend for interview.
Modules Available through the Programme
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cGMP 1/Quality Assurance
Occupational H&S/Environmental Management
Applied Mathematics for Manufacturing
Operations
Measurement Science
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Information Systems
Biology
Total Quality Management
Contamination Control/Clean Room Management
cGMP 2/Quality Control
Calibration Science
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science
Manufacturing and Process Technology
Pharma Education Centre
A one-stop-shop for training services
The PharmaBio Education and Training Services group specialises in
providing tailored training services for companies in the
pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Its training
consultants are all highly experienced industry practitioners with a
proven track record in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and
medical device sectors. The group was established after in-depth market
research identified untapped demand for third-party specialist training
services.
In recent years, the Irish market has seen a rapid growth in the number
of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies as well as spin-out
biotech firms, which has created significant demand for specialist
training services. Target companies of PharmaBio Education and Training
Services include multinational and indigenous pharmaceutical and
biopharmaceutical companies; spin-out biotech firms, especially those
preparing for clinical trials and organisations specializing in process
development/small-scale manufacture of clinical material.
Training is offered in a wide range of areas including:
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP),
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Validation
• Auditing
• Regulatory affairs
• Technology transfer and scale-up
• Analytical development
• Lean manufacturing
• Concept facility design
• Manufacturing and processing technology
• Clean-room design and control
• Induction training for new employees in API, chemical,
Biopharma, finished dosage form
• Advanced training in key technical areas
Customised Training
As Pharmaceutical companies continue to expand, new technologies and
drugs come on-line and new pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical plants
are built, the need for skilled manufacturing personnel has grown
dramatically. The ability of companies to recruit fully trained and
experienced staff becomes more difficult. Changing technologies also
require existing personnel to be trained in these new areas as they
unfold. How does a company cope with training new recruits and
existing personnel in all the required areas of science and technology
with an emphasis on the working of a manufacturing facility?
ITT Dublin has the capability to partner with companies to create short
customised courses that offer a foundation in certain areas associated
with the industry. Through these courses ITT Dublin has been successful
in:
• Implementing a hands-on, industry-driven curriculum
• Developing modules which provide the technical and practical
components required by the industry.
• Developing modules which suit the company needs and can be built
upon at a later date if the students desire to achieve a recognised
scientific qualification.
Further Information:
Miriam O’Donoghue
PharmaBio Education and Training Services
National Pharmaceutical Education Centre
ITT Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: +353 1 404-2896 or Email: miriam.odonoghue@ittdublin.ie
Dr. Adrienne Fleming
PharmaBio Education and Training Services
National Pharmaceutical Education Centre
ITT Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: +353 1 404-2732 or Email: adrienne.fleming@ittdublin.ie