Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship

Summary

Embark on a journey to become an expert in dairy and food manufacturing as an Apprentice Dairy Technologist. Over the course of two years, you’ll master the art of producing high-quality, tasty products for some of the nation’s favourite retailers within the food manufacturing industry.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Dairy technologist (level 5)
Hours: To be discussed at interview stage.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 August
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The programme covers all aspects of dairy technology including practical hands-on craft skills, key science principles associated with dairy and the process improvement techniques required to run an efficient modern dairy operation.

Understand the principles of food and dairy safety
Undertake a dairy professional project
Working for a major food and dairy company

Where you’ll work

Samian Way

Aston Clinton

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5EZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Your training course

Dairy technologist (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Apply food safety management systems.
Apply food and dairy hygiene practice principles.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Comply with environmental regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Apply sustainable working practices. For example, efficient use of resources, waste minimisation.
Apply quality control processes.
Apply extended knowledge of underlying dairy concepts.
Identify, review and evaluate, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods in the context of new and different areas of work.
Apply scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.
Apply engineering concepts and principles to analyse dairy performance.
Collect data. Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data, scientific and technology information, concepts, and ideas including use of statistical methods.
Apply changes to dairy processing unit operations.
Apply problem solving techniques, identifying issues. Propose solutions to problems.
Use continuous improvement techniques and make recommendations.
Apply project management techniques: planning and prioritising tasks, organising resources, managing stakeholders and risk management.
Conduct environmental impact assessments.
Develop technical written content. For example, operating procedures, working instructions, and reports.
Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. Use industry terminology where appropriate.
Create and deliver presentations.
Negotiate with and influence colleagues or stakeholders; manage conflict.
Use information and digital technology.
Identify training needs. Coach individuals.
Apply food safety management systems.
Apply food and dairy hygiene practice principles.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Comply with environmental regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Apply sustainable working practices. For example, efficient use of resources, waste minimisation.
Apply quality control processes.
Apply extended knowledge of underlying dairy concepts.
Identify, review and evaluate, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods in the context of new and different areas of work.
Apply scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.
Apply engineering concepts and principles to analyse dairy performance.
Collect data. Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data, scientific and technology information, concepts, and ideas including use of statistical methods.
Apply changes to dairy processing unit operations.
Apply problem solving techniques, identifying issues. Propose solutions to problems.
Use continuous improvement techniques and make recommendations.
Apply project management techniques: planning and prioritising tasks, organising resources, managing stakeholders and risk management.
Conduct environmental impact assessments.
Develop technical written content. For example, operating procedures, working instructions, and reports.
Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. Use industry terminology where appropriate.
Create and deliver presentations.
Negotiate with and influence colleagues or stakeholders; manage conflict.
Use information and digital technology.
Identify training needs. Coach individuals.

Your training plan

Upon completion of the programme, you will graduate with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from Reaseheath College, in partnership with The University of Chester
Your course will combine hands-on practical experience with classroom-based learning at Reaseheath College on block release
You will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, along with gaining a breadth of experience across all core elements of food manufacturing

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 5 GCSE’s grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

We are a farmer- owned cooperative, committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe. Aylesbury Dairy is our state-of-the-art flagship dairy, built in 2010 and spanning 76 acres. It is a 100% carbon neutral dairy and the very first of its kind in the world! Arla Aylesbury is the UK’s biggest fresh milk site, producing more than 1 million bottles of milk daily. An £8 million investment is currently being made to add an additional automated box packer at Aylesbury. This upgrade will provide our customers with greater flexibility in packaging formats.

Company benefits

Competitive base salary 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays. Pension contribution matched up to 6% 4 x annual salary life assurance. Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop People agenda commitment to training and development.

After this apprenticeship

You'll play a key role in our continual growth, embodying our values in everything you do. At the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to choose the rotation you enjoyed the most and plan your future with the team that fits you best. At Arla Foods, the possibilities are endless.

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