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Case Study 1 - Manufacturing
Type
of Placement:
A group placement
to gain first hand understanding of , manufacturing household
cleaning products as part of the STEPS at work Programme,
Sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Curriculum
Focus:
Manufacturing &
Design Technology.
Robert McBride Ltd
is responsible for the manufacture of private label /
supermarket ‘own brand’ household and personal care products.
The Burnley site specialises in household products including
disinfectant, multi surface cleaners, rinse aids and trigger
products. With the exception of the printed product labels, the
site is relatively self sufficient, from manufacturing over 60
million plastic bottles per annum to filling labelling and
delivery.
Quotes
“This placement
really showed how much goes into cleaning products, how
committed McBrides are to their staff & valuing them through
training schemes both in house and external.”
“Excellent, very
useful to help me teach industrial practices, especially blow
moulding.”
Outcomes
Employer links and
possibility of student visits, work experience placements for
students studying both vocational and non vocational subjects in
a wide variety of departments including, manufacturing,
engineering, clerical, stores and laboratory assistant.
Case Study 2 - Navy
For further information on
Continuing Professional Development, or to get involved, contact
either Christine James on 01254 584035/4 or via
email at
christine.james@lebp.co.uk. |
