Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme 2023 for South Africans
Applications are invited from individuals who wish to prove their skills in the Bioprocess fields are hereby invited to submit their application forms for the 2023 Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme. Interested candidates should follow all instructions below before commencing their application now.
About Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme
The Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme takes place over 4-months and is designed to equip you with the necessary Biotechnology skills to be able to seamlessly enter the industrial biotechnology job market. This sector includes vaccine development and production, biological agents and metabolites, pharmaceutical active ingredients as well as other sectors generating value from biological sources.
The skills developed in this course will include an introduction to bioprocess engineering and development, general laboratory techniques in process biotechnology, tissue culture, fermentation operation, downstream process unit operations as well as data analysis and reporting.
Successful completion of the program will provide you with essential knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in the operations of high-tech laboratory equipment that allows for an easy transition into the growing Biotechnology sector. You will also learn about self-awareness, workplace exposure, communication, interview skills, and goal setting through a job critical skills component that will equip you with the necessary skills needed for the world of work.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must provide a certificate of highest academic achievement
- You must not have a criminal record and you should have a clean credit history
- Have a minimum matric in Math and Sciences
- Preference will be given to candidates with an NQF level 6 qualification in a science domain
- Have obtained a Matic certification in Mathematics and Science
- South African nationality
- Between the age range of 18 to 35 years old
- Be under or unemployed at the time of application
- Able to attend full-time training Monday to Friday in Cape Town
- Able to commit to the full 4-month program and committed to completing it
- Be available from February 2023
Requirements
- An understanding of the industrial biotechnology theory
- The ability to design biotechnology experiments
- An understanding of the various stages of the product development cycle
- An understanding of the different upstream and downstream process unit operations in Biotech
- The ability to select appropriate process units for the desired outcome
- The practical experience and ability to understand key statistical calculations in excel
- The opportunity to develop data collection spreadsheets with calculations and graphs
- An understanding of the process variables calculations for bioprocess operations
- An opportunity to demonstrate a high level of microbiological techniques that can deliver on process requirements
- Experience to operate upstream and downstream process equipment
- The ability to formulate a product and determine shelf stability
- The skills to articulate scientific findings in detailed reports
- Experience to communicate findings to a broader stakeholder base.
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Benefits of the Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme
- Attend campus-based experiential learning and training
- Complete and submit assessments and projects
- Complete practical workplace activities
- Complete your workplace induction
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How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application forms online via the Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme application portal here before the deadline. More information is available here.
Application Deadline
No deadline is given.
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