Department of Education & Skills 03 September 2013 · 2013-09-10 · Department of Education & Skills 03 September 2013. Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Unemployment

Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)

Department of Education & Skills

03 September 2013



03 September 2013



03 September 2013






Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

Unemployment

Current

IMDA Propose two levels of manufacturing apprenticeship:

Governance

Funding

Providers and delivery methods

Recruitment

Range of Occupations

Award

Establishment of Centre of Manufacturing Excell

Key recommendations

Conclusion

Appendix 1 : IMDA Survey

Appendix 2

Appendix 3 : Company Case Studies

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Executive Summary

Introduction

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Unemployment

Current

Skills Requirements in the Medtech Industry


Governance

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Funding

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Recruitment

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Key recommendations

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Executive Summary In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre

medical technology sector in Ireland,

medtech industry, that we would like Government to take into consideration when devising

a new Nat

Re

Programme

Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry

programmes;

Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeship

growth industries;

A dual

Multi

60

In

towards a progressive high

Creation of a Centre of

opportunities

utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates

l

The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National Apprenticeship

model, which allows for the abi

conditions

Executive Summary In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre



a new National Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are

Re-naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a

Programme


programmes;


growth industries;

A dual-level manufacturing apprenticeship:

o Level 1

o Level 2

15% contributed by

incentives or grant aid to be incorporated).

Multi-sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;

60 - 80%.work

Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands



opportunities


learning programmes.



conditions - typical in a largely export

Executive Summary

In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that repre



ional Apprenticeship Programme. The key recommendations are

naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a

Programme ;


programmes;


growth industries;

level manufacturing apprenticeship:

Level 1 Operator Level apprenticeship

Level 2 Advanced level

15% contributed by


sectoral representation on governance of apprenticeship programme;

80%.work-based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;

vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands



opportunities for medical device development


earning programmes.



typical in a largely export


medical technology sector in Ireland, have set out a number of key requirements







Operator Level apprenticeship

Advanced level apprenticeships with 85

15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax



based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;


towards a progressive high-tech manufacturing base;

Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing

for medical device development



model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment and technological

typical in a largely export-driven, open economy such as Ireland.


have set out a number of key requirements








apprenticeships with 85

students, households, or private enterprise (industry tax





tech manufacturing base;

Manufacturing Excellence




lity to facilitate changing employment and technological

driven, open economy such as Ireland.






Expansion of existing infrastructure to support industry-

Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to

Operator Level apprenticeship fully-state

apprenticeships with 85 -







Excellence to provide practical application


and Industrialisation that









naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a National Career

-relevant apprenticeship

s to include medtech and other

state-funded programme; and

-95% state-




vestment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands-on practical experience

to provide practical application

Industrialisation that

utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates programmes, and executive




In this submission, The Irish Medical Devices Association, the IBEC sector that represents the


for the



as follows:

National Career-path

relevant apprenticeship

include medtech and other

funded programme; and

-financed, with 5




on practical experience


Industrialisation that

can be

rogrammes, and executive




2

sents the

for the


as follows: -

path


include medtech and other


financed, with 5





can be

rogrammes, and executive



Introduction

Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for

medical techn

medical technologies

Medtech companies are located

perform well wi

Medical Device Sector employs in excess of

the biggest medical technology employer in the European Union (EU).

The Irish Medical Devi

represents the medical technology sector

that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of multinational and

indigenous medical

this by focusing on four strategic themes including; Ecosystem Development; Industry

Foresight; Entrepreneurship and Member Services.

Unemployment

The overall unemployment rate in the EU

stability in rates of unemployment

one in five unemployed

above The

qualifications are still the best insurance against unemployment, which clearly increases the

lower the level of education attained

year olds have attained

tertiary

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2 Eurostat (2013) European Commission [Internet] Available from http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explarends

Introduction


medical technology, with over

medical technologies


perform well with exports of

cal Device Sector employs in excess of


The Irish Medical Devi



indigenous medical



Unemployment



one in five unemployed

The percentage



year olds have attained

tertiary level education qualification

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ology, with over

medical technologies - nearly half of which are Irish owned.


exports of 7.



The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)



indigenous medical device and diagnostic companies.





one in five unemployed persons

percentage

of unemployed



year olds have attained at most a lower secondary

education qualification

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ology, with over 250 companies

nearly half of which are Irish owned.


in Ireland.

7.9 billion



ces Association (IMDA)



device and diagnostic companies.





of 14.7%

persons were under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55

of unemployed persons aged 25


lower the level of education attained. Across 2

ost a lower secondary

education qualification.2




250 companies currently developing and manufacturing

nearly half of which are Irish owned.

in Ireland. The Irish Medtech sector has continued to

billion recorded in 201

cal Device Sector employs in excess of 25,000 people


ces Association (IMDA), a business association within IBEC which

represents the medical technology sector, aims to promote and support an environment


device and diagnostic companies.



The overall unemployment rate in the EU-27 reached 10.5

of 14.7%

between 2011 and 2012.

under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55

persons aged 25


. Across 27 EU states, 16.8% of unemployed 25

ost a lower secondary level


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currently developing and manufacturing

nearly half of which are Irish owned. Fifteen

The Irish Medtech sector has continued to

recorded in 2012, up 10% on 2011

25,000 people, which makes Ireland, per capita,


, a business association within IBEC which

to promote and support an environment


device and diagnostic companies. 170 companies strong, IMDA


27 reached 10.5

% in 2012. Ireland maintained

between 2011 and 2012.


persons aged 25-54 was 71%.


7 EU states, 16.8% of unemployed 25

level education, and 5.6%

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Fifteen of the top


, up 10% on 2011

, which makes Ireland, per capita,





170 companies strong, IMDA



between 2011 and 2012. 1,2 . In quarter 4 2012,


54 was 71%.

Educational



education, and 5.6%

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of the top twenty


, up 10% on 2011. The Irish





170 companies strong, IMDA achieve



In quarter 4 2012,


Educational



education, and 5.6% had obtained a


3



twenty


The Irish





achieve



In quarter 4 2012,

under 25, while less than 10% were aged over 55.11


64

had obtained a



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Current Skills Requirement

Ireland s export

with the medical technology industry playing a vital role. In order to ensure competitive

advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, a

as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. A

and training system with labour market needs is critical to the creation of job opportunities.

Ireland is well positioned to exploit the

and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas

as medical devices

The Forfás

agencies on difficult

manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri

sectors, with cross disciplinar

satisfied with a

combined.

A detailed breakdown of resu

identified of

competencies. Of the 32 companies that responded to the survey, 33% indicated a

requirement for Level 7/8 Engineers across a spectrum of Engineering disciplines, including;

Design, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,

and Mechatronics.

Findings also revealed that a staggering 320 (50%) additional requirements exist for Level

5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for T

programmers/Machinists, and Moulding Operatives. These figures signify an immediate

need by industry to

this as an opportunity to address the youth employment by providing

and skills to grow the medtech industry.

Current Skills Requirement

Ireland s export-led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,







as medical devices.

The Forfás National

agencies on difficult


sectors, with cross disciplinar

satisfied with a correctly adapted and nurtur

combined.

A detailed breakdown of resu

identified of

32 companies, an additional requirement of 637 vacancies across a number of



, Quality & Validation, Mechanical (biomedical), Mechanical (production), Polymer,

and Mechatronics.




need by industry to



Current Skills Requirements in the M

led economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and services exports,







.

National

Skills Bulletin 2013

agencies on difficult-to-fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level


sectors, with cross disciplinary skills remaining difficult to source. Th

correctly adapted and nurtur

A detailed breakdown of results from an internal survey of I





and Mechatronics.




need by industry to meet these skills shortages, and a prospect for



in the Medtech Industry







advances in manufacturing technology, and to build


Skills Bulletin 20131, hi

fill vacancies most frequently mentioned in ICT, high level


y skills remaining difficult to source. Th

correctly adapted and nurtur

lts from an internal survey of I








these skills shortages, and a prospect for



edtech Industry








, highlighted the most recent survey by recruitment




correctly adapted and nurturing approach by government and industry

lts from an internal survey of I










edtech Industry








ghlighted the most recent survey by recruitment




approach by government and industry

lts from an internal survey of IMDA members organisations












advantage, Ireland s manufacturing base must remain strong, and continue to be attractive

as a place for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies to locate. Aligning our education






manufacturing (especially biopharma, and medical devices), agri-food and other

y skills remaining difficult to source. These need


MDA members organisations






5/6 Production Operatives, with a 10% further requirement for Toolmakers, CNC



Government


meaningful education



nd continue to be attractive

ligning our education






food and other healthcare

needs could be








oolmakers, CNC


Government to harness


4



nd continue to be attractive

ligning our education



and maintain a strong base of manufacturing activity, particularly in the growth areas, such


healthcare

could be








harness


The Forfás Making it in Ireland 2020 Report

manufacturing skills study, and re

believe that

opportunities

achieved by the creation of a newly named

vocational technical training programme and re

Programme

There appears to be a clear need for

at grass

and hands

level to mid


Level 1: Ope

An operator level apprenticeship over 1 to 2 years focused on manufacturing operations and

aimed at school leavers (Leaving Certificate level) and possibly pre Leaving Certificate level

who are seeking a career in m

Features of the apprenticeship should include a dual learning approach collaborating with

Industry, involving classroom based theory in addition to work placement training and on

the job experience.

The option to select from a pallet of modul

requirements would create a flexible programme that enables companies and individuals

alike to tailor their training needs to meet their specific learning and resource objectives.

3 Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publications/2013/title,10445,en.php



believe that promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression

opportunities is fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future


ational technical training programme and re

Programme .


grass-roots level

and hands-on emphasis

to mid-level ecosystem


Level 1: Operator Level apprenticeship (1






the job experience.




Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from:

http://www.forfas.ie/publications/2013/title,10445,en.php



promoting manufacturing as a viable career, with significant career progression

fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future




level. The IMDA

on emphasis offering

ecosystem

is a key requirement for


rator Level apprenticeship (1






the job experience.




Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from: http://www.forfas.ie/publications/2013/title,10445,en.php


manufacturing skills study, and re-energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA






improving

. The IMDA believe that

offering

by the course providers.






who are seeking a career in manufacturing.







The Forfás Making it in Ireland 2020 Report3, sets out a strategic action of driving the

energising interest in manufacturing as a career. IMDA



achieved by the creation of a newly named Apprenticeship Programme, which

ational technical training programme and re-branded as

improving

the manufacturing

ieve that

this can only be





2 years)



anufacturing.



The option to select from a pallet of modules including options that meet various industry




, sets out a strategic action of driving the




Apprenticeship Programme, which

branded as a National

manufacturing

this can only be achieved wit


The development of the

is a key requirement for generation


2 years)





es including options that meet various industry



Forfás Making it in Ireland: Manufacturing 2020. Available from:




fundamental to the economic stability of Ireland s future.

Apprenticeship Programme, which

National Career

manufacturing ecosystem

achieved with a

The development of the

generation

of employment.











This can be

Apprenticeship Programme, which could be a

Career-path

ecosystem

by nurturing

h a

more practical

The development of the entry

of employment.








5




This can be

could be a

by nurturing

it

more practical

entry-













Level 2 :

An advanced apprenticeship level leading to a Diploma or Degree in Engineering. This may

be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above.

collaboration with industry, to ensure industry

recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a gene

model (e.g. m

number of generic ones).

Traditional appr

possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g.

automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical

sectors of apprent

and training on new technologies, materials and skill

medtech

Governance

The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non

statutory framework to allow for a more co

broader multi

particularly in the growth sectors.

Funding

IMDA sugges

sector as the main source of finance,

for Level 1

The provision of funding from the state

be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85

state, with 5

countries, usually the amount of

Level 2 : Advanced level ap





model (e.g. medtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a


Traditional apprenticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could



sectors of apprenticeship could be expanded to include a sub


ech

Industry.

Governance



broader multi-sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure


Funding

IMDA suggest a predominantly


for Level 1




state, with 5

15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise.


Advanced level apprenticeship (3





edtech and Food sector could select appropriate sub modules, but share a


enticeships would also be advantageous depending on demand and could



iceship could be expanded to include a sub


Industry.



sectoral representation should be included in the governance structure


a predominantly







prenticeship (3















a predominantly company-

sector as the main source of finance, i.e.


The provision of funding from the state for Le



countries, usually the amount of public funding is set according to the number of students.

prenticeship (3

- 5 years)



collaboration with industry, to ensure industry needs are met and the modular approach




possibly be interlaced with the above options: e.g. tool making





statutory framework to allow for a more co-ordinated governance structure and process. A


-based apprenticeship

the provision of

Operator Level apprenticeships.

for Level 2 Advanced level



public funding is set according to the number of students.

5 years)


be a 5 year apprenticeship or an extension of level 1 above. The delivery would again be in

needs are met and the modular approach




tool making, injection moulding,


iceship could be expanded to include a sub-set which imparts knowledge

and training on new technologies, materials and skill-sets particularly associated with the

The apprenticeship model should be moved to a non-legislative

ordinated governance structure and process. A


apprenticeship

provision of a fully

Advanced level

be modelled on that of Spain, Slovakia and Poland, where 85 -95% of financing is from the




The delivery would again be in





, injection moulding,

automation/mechatronics & maintenance (mechanical/electrical). Thus the traditional

set which imparts knowledge

sets particularly associated with the

legislative scheme, outside of the



apprenticeship

programme with

a fully-state-fund

Advanced level apprenticeships

95% of financing is from the






recommended so that multiple Industry sectors could benefit from a generic apprenticeship



, injection moulding,

Thus the traditional



scheme, outside of the



programme with the public

funded programme

apprenticeships

should


15% contributed by students, households, or private enterprise. In these


6




ric apprenticeship



Thus the traditional



scheme, outside of the



public

ed programme

should


In these


A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2

apprenticeships, according to duration and qualifications attained.

IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financia

participation of enterprises in apprenticeship schemes, such as:

a tax credit incentive

a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Gra

Employers in the UK).


This governance process could still be achieved through an expansion of the FÁS traineeship

model and/or PLC model, both of which also combine alternating periods of on and off the

job training.

critical factor in realising the outputs of any

the percentage ratio of work

the job phases in

Technology (IOT

as previously outlined. IMDA recommend the

covered, which necessitate the ever

global Medtech

Recruitment

There should be d

to meet industry needs. Thi

enable accurate economic forecasting by the State. IMDA recognise the need to tackle

youth unemployment and propose

recruit apprentice

existing employees

skilling apprenticeship programmes for existing employees

any variation in demand





a tax credit incentive






job training. However, the percentage of work


percentage ratio of work

the job phases in

a modified dual system could

echnology (IOT s)



Medtech

industry.

Recruitment

There should be direct collaboration with industry to ensure

to meet industry needs. Thi



recruit apprentices.

existing employees







a tax credit incentive-scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or






However, the percentage of work


percentage ratio of work-based training should be in the region of 60%


, Enterprise



industry.

irect collaboration with industry to ensure

to meet industry needs. This in turn will allow for



s. However, i

existing employees

within companies



for these programmes





scheme (similar to the R&D Tax credits system); or





However, the percentage of work


based training should be in the region of 60%


nterprise Training Board (ETB)


covered, which necessitate the ever-changing and progressive demands of a successful


s in turn will allow for


youth unemployment and proposes a collaborative approach by

However, it is also worth noting that there is a demand

companies. Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up


for these programmes



IMDA would welcome the incorporation of financial and fiscal incentives to encourage






However, the percentage of work-based training, i.e. on the job training is a


apprenticeship programme.



be delivered by the VECs, I

oard (ETB) s,


expansion of the

changing and progressive demands of a successful


s in turn will allow for

adequate provision


a collaborative approach by

t is also worth noting that there is a demand

Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up


for these programmes. This would

A sliding scale or tiered level of funding may apply for Level 2 Advanced level


l and fiscal incentives to encourage






based training, i.e. on the job training is a

apprenticeship programme.



s,

or private entities

expansion of the


irect collaboration with industry to ensure adequate

adequate provision


a collaborative approach by




could

. This would ensure optimisation of

Advanced level









apprenticeship programme. IMDA



or private entities

such as Skillnets Ltd

expansion of the range of occupations


adequate

inflow of apprentices

adequate provisions to be


a collaborative approach by industry and the state to



could go some way to

ensure optimisation of

Advanced level







IMDA recommend

based training should be in the region of 60% - 80%. The of

be delivered by the VECs, Institutes of

such as Skillnets Ltd

occupations


inflow of apprentices

s to be

put in place to


and the state to


for up-skilling


go some way to address

ensure optimisation of state

7


a grant to employers as a recruitment subsidy (similar to the Apprenticeship Grant to




recommend

The off

of

such as Skillnets Ltd,


inflow of apprentices,

put in place to


and the state to

skilling of

Affording industry with the opportunity to avail of up-

addressing

state

resources on any apprenticeship programme

Medical

Range of Occup

IMDA believe the range of occupations

align with labour market needs.

apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, eng

electrical and printing technical occupations.

Level 1: Operator Level

Production operatives


Production operatives are

comply with formal working procedures, sufficient awareness to identify visual problems

with components and assemblies, and the flexibility to move between assembling different

products.

greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non

Toolmakers

Toolmakers

require the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in

the manufacture, maintenance and repair of a variety of tool types and specialist

equipment.

Computer

CNC Programmers / Machin

CNC Programmers require the skills and techniques to manufacture precision components

using Computer Numerical Control technology.


Medical

and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics



with labour market needs.



Level 1: Operator Level



Production operatives are



products.

A basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them


Toolmakers

Toolmakers are typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.

re the skills and knowledge to operate machine tools and use CAD/CAM software in


equipment.

omputer Numeric

CNC Programmers / Machin





ations


with labour market needs.



Level 1: Operator Level apprentice


Production operatives are typically

Production operatives are likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously



basic of understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques would benefit them


typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.



umeric Control (CNC)

CNC Programmers / Machinists





IMDA believe the range of occupations in an apprenticeship system

with labour market needs. The current range of occupations offered in



apprenticeship (1

are typically

educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.

likely to require manual dexterity, the ability to conscientiously








ontrol (CNC)

Programmers / Machinists

ists typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.




(See appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region


in an apprenticeship system

The current range of occupations offered in



ship (1

2 years)






greatly in identifying & removing all forms of non-value adding activity.








appendix 3 Case Study: Lake Region


in an apprenticeship system



2 years)






value adding activity.








and appendix 4 Case Study: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics).

in an apprenticeship system should be broadened to


apprenticeship system, are essentially limited to the construction, engineering, motor,






value adding activity.







should be broadened to

The current range of occupations offered in the existing

ineering, motor,






typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent. Toolmakers





8


should be broadened to

the existing

ineering, motor,






Toolmakers




NOTE: *

precision engineering

significant shortage of precision engineering skills in tool making and CNC machining; while

the demand for these skills has grown, sup

been affected

through

combined costs of training and

difficulty with sourcing providers to execute the required programme

had the ability to provide simulated versions of

needs. There is a clear need

experience of equipment; i

hydraulics,

A revival of the existing FÁS training cen

may tackle this deficit, alternatively VEC

provide FETAC Level 6 modules in extrusion, PLC, etc.)

modularised solution or indu

Moulding Operatives

Moulding operatives are


injection

NOTE: *

awards) Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Programme. This programme has been

developed with industry to ad

internal future skills need

months and is 80% work

Improvement 5N1915, Good Manufact

5N1921, Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness 5N2158, Communications 5N0690,

NOTE: *CNC programming is a specific craft us




been affected . Recent endeavours by

through

the provision of a machinists programme




needs. There is a clear need

experience of equipment; i

hydraulics, extrusion, CNC programming




modularised solution or indu

Moulding Operatives



injection

moulding

NOTE: *IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet are currently piloting a FETAC Lev



internal future skills need

months and is 80% work



CNC programming is a specific craft us


industries



. Recent endeavours by





needs. There is a clear need for hands

experience of equipment; in particular

extrusion, CNC programming




modularised solution or industry

Moulding Operatives

Moulding operatives are typically educated to Leaving Certificate level or equivalent.

Moulding operatives are involved in different types of production processes such as

ng, blow moulding

IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet are currently piloting a FETAC Lev



internal future skills needs survey results (see appendix 1

months and is 80% work-based and 2



CNC programming is a specific craft us

industries. According to



. Recent endeavours by IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet


combined costs of training and capital investment in



for hands-on, practical

n particular, basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,

extrusion, CNC programming

A revival of the existing FÁS training centres, with

may tackle this deficit, alternatively VEC s


stry-academic partnerships, with state support.


involved in different types of production processes such as

moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming.



developed with industry to address demand for production operatives resulting from

s survey results (see appendix 1

based and 20% classroom

Improvement 5N1915, Good Manufacturing Practice 5N1959, Cleanroom Operations


CNC programming is a specific craft used for the o

. According to the Forfás Skills


the demand for these skills has grown, supply from the education and tr

IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet

the provision of a machinists programme posed problematic, mainly due to

vestment in


had the ability to provide simulated versions of modules;

on, practical

basic mechanics, PLCs, electrics, pneumatics,

and highly automated machines.

tres, with

strong cap

s, IOTs or private entities


academic partnerships, with state support.



, extrusion, and thermoforming.



dress demand for production operatives resulting from

s survey results (see appendix 1

0% classroom-

uring Practice 5N1959, Cleanroom Operations


ed for the orthopaedic medical d

the Forfás Skills Bulletin


ply from the education and tr


posed problematic, mainly due to

vestment in equipment


modules;

this was insufficient for industry

on, practical training by



strong capital investment by the state

, IOTs or private entities

provide FETAC Level 6 modules in extrusion, PLC, etc.) may address the n








s survey results (see appendix 1). The prog

-based. Modules include: Continuous



rthopaedic medical d

Bulletin

2013


ply from the education and training system has

IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet to address this need,


equipment. There was considerable


while some IOTs


training by understandi



ital investment by the state

, IOTs or private entities (First Polymer Skillnet,

may address the need in a





IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet are currently piloting a FETAC Level 5 (



). The programme runs for 7

Modules include: Continuous



rthopaedic medical device

2013

There is a


aining system has

to address this need,


There was considerable

while some IOTs


understanding and




First Polymer Skillnet,

eed in a




el 5 (5M2162) (6 minor



ramme runs for 7




9

and

There is a


aining system has

to address this need,

There was considerable

while some IOTs




First Polymer Skillnet,


5M2162) (6 minor



ramme runs for 7




and Work Practice 5N1433.

options recommended by IMDA.

Mechatronic

Mechatronics technicians

entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent

require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission

industrial

industrial equipment sometimes specializing in

assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automatio

Polymer engineers

Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set

polymer processing equipment.

Mechanical engineers (Production)

Mechanical engineers

process optimization; lean and waste elimination and supplier interface.

Mechanical engineers (Biomedical)

Mechanical engineer

automation

assembly solutions.

Award

Level 1 (1 Year) Qualification:

Upon completion of Level 1 (1 year), qualification attained will result in a

Certificate/Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Operator level).



Mechatronics




industrial equipment.



Polymer engineers




Mechanical engineers



echanical engineer

automation and automated assembly

assembly solutions.





Please refer to appendix 2 for comprehensive details on module


Mechatronics technicians are



equipment. They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of



Polymer engineers




Mechanical engineers are involved in the management of production process



echanical engineers (Biomedical)

automated assembly

assembly solutions.






are typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct



They are also involved in the maintenance & process improvement of






involved in the management of production process



(Biomedical)

are involved in the management of

automated assembly - manual, semi





typically educated to Level 1 apprenticeship as above or direct




industrial equipment sometimes specializing in vision,





involved in the management of

manual, semi





entry via points system in Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mechatronics technicians



vision,

robotics & high speed automated





involved in the management of

manual, semi-automatic









assembly. These technicians can be also be referred to as Automation technicians.

Polymer engineering/technicians require the skills and techniques to set-up and run



involved in the management of healthcare

automatic

and fully automatic






require the skills and techniques to design, build, programme, commission and validate



n technicians.

up and run

involved in the management of production processes such as

healthcare

and fully automatic


10




and validate



es such as

Level 1 (2 Year) Qual

Upon completion of Level 1 (2 year) qualification attained will result in a Certificate/Diploma

in Performing Manufacturing Operations (Injection moulding involving machines).

NOTE: A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl

programme similar to Qualification 501/0928/5 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing

Operations available in the UK.

Level 2 (3


Upon completion of Level 2 qualification attained will result in a Diploma / Degree in applied

Engineering for any of the above listed range of occupations.

The use of the current infrastructure, for instance, VECs, IOTs will be necessary for the

advanced level of apprenticeship, as t


In line with

the Creation of a Centre of

Industrialisation

and academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist

equipment. This could provide practi

also act as a centre of manufacturing

opportunities for

Learning Programmes in

As part of this centre for manufacturing excellence, the Medtech industry request that the

appropriate investment in

the creation of the National Institute for

4 National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;

Level 1 (2 Year) Qual



A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon compl



Level 2 (3

5 Years) Qualification:





dvanced level of apprenticeship, as t


In line with IMDA s


dustrialisation. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,

academia to support training in real life simulation environments with specialist



opportunities for Job

Learning Programmes in


appropriate investment in


National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from;












dvanced level of apprenticeship, as t


s Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we

Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing

. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government,




Job-seekers, apprenticeship

Learning Programmes in Manufactur


appropriate investment in equipment



ification:







Advanced level apprenticeship (3 - 4 years)




dvanced level of apprenticeship, as this requires capital equipment.


Manufacturing Operational Excellence Taskforce vision, we

Manufacturing



equipment. This could provide practical support to an apprenticeship programme. It could

also act as a centre of manufacturing excellence by

s, apprenticeship

Manufacturing Excellence


equipment

is made by the stat







4 years)

with specialist level apprenticeship (5 y




his requires capital equipment.



Manufacturing Excellence in



cal support to an apprenticeship programme. It could

excellence by

providing

s, apprenticeship

programmes, undergraduate and e

ing Excellence

for the sector


is made by the stat

the creation of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)













ellence in

medical device development &




providing practical application


for the sector


is made by the state, as with the Pharma Industry in

ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)

National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training. Available from; http://www.nibrt.ie/



A qualification that is recognised should be awarded upon completion of the











practical application


for the sector.


e, as with the Pharma Industry in


http://www.nibrt.ie/



etion of the






recommend


. This is envisaged as a collaborative approach with government, industry



practical application

programmes, undergraduate and executive




11



with specialist level apprenticeship (5 years)



recommend


industry



xecutive



ioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)4.



Similar centres of excellence in manufacturing exist internationally (e.g. AMTEC National

Centre of Excellence,

ECO15 -

Automobile Production Centre of Excellence

Key recommendations

Re

Programme

Expansion of existing infrastruct

programmes;

Broadening of the scope of traditional apprenticeships to include medtech and other

growth industries;

A dual

Multi

60



5 AMTEC National Centre of Excellhttps://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNHSWRhsh90vrXH60yBuD5g8BlBew

6 CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :

7 ECO15 -http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

8 The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship


Centre of Excellence,

-

Advanced Manufacturing


Key recommendationsRe-naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a

Programme


programmes;


growth industries;

A dual-level manufacturing apprenticeship:

o Level 1

o Level 2



Multi-sectoral representation on go

60 - 80%.work



AMTEC National Centre of Excell

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH

90vrXH60yBuD5g8BlBew

CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK :

-

Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship


Centre of Excellence, 5USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Advanced Manufacturing


Key recommendations


Programme ;


programmes;


growth industries;


Level 1 Operator Level apprenticeship

Level 2 Advanced level



sectoral representation on go

80%.work-based training should be core to any apprenticeship programme;



AMTEC National Centre of Excellence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH



Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvancedcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship


USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana







Advanced level apprenticeships with 85



sectoral representation on go



towards a progressive high-tech manufacturing base;

ence, USA (Toyota involvement) https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH


Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&shttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvanced-manufacturingcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship-projects/automobile



Centre of Excellence in Indiana

Automobile Production Centre of Excellence8, Germany).


ure to support industry




apprenticeships with 85









Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=

manufacturingcenter.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : projects/automobile



Centre of Excellence in Indiana

, Germany).


ure to support industry-


Operator Level apprenticeship fully-state

apprenticeships with 85 -



vernance of apprenticeship programme;





CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, UK : http://www.ceme.co.uk/

Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Indiana, USA : ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=

manufacturing-center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

The Fraunhofer Automobile Production Centre of Excellence, Germany : projects/automobile-production



Centre of Excellence in Indiana7, USA; and The Fraunhofer

naming of the National Apprenticeship Programme to a National Career

-relevant apprenticeship


state-funded programme; and

-95% state-




Investment in sophisticated equipment to enable hands-on practical experience

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH

http://www.ceme.co.uk/

ource=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=

center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD-

production-center-of-excellence.html



, USA; and The Fraunhofer

National Career-path




-financed, with 5





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excellence.html

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USA; CEME Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence6, UK;

, USA; and The Fraunhofer

path




financed, with 5




https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEcQFjAF&url=


excellence.html


https%3A%2F%2Fatecentral.net%2Fg20946&ei=sKklUqOtOIrDtAbwwIDYBw&usg=AFQjCNH

SWRhsh90vrXH60yBuD5g8BlBew

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&s

http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvanced

center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD

http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship


















http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eco15.org%2Fadvanced-manufacturing


http://www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en/flagship-projects/automobile



http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDsQFjAD&url=

manufacturing









center.php&ei=l6clUrK1NMXTtAa2u4GwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfTo5OwdjwZrCPjFa93s2y7iXD-

production-center-of-excellence.html


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excellence.html

Creation o

opportunities for medical device development & Industrialisation that can be

utilised in apprenticeship programmes, undergraduates Programmes, and executive

Learning programmes.

Conclusion

The IMDA urge Government to consider a flexible approach to any National

Apprenticeship model, which allows for the ability to facilitate changing employment

and technological conditions

Ireland.

Creation of a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence




clusion




reland.

f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence













and technological conditions - typical in a largely export






typical in a largely export

f a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence to provide practical application





typical in a largely export-driven, open economy such as






driven, open economy such as







13






Appendix

In December 20

Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results:

32 Companies 637 vacancies

Design Engineer Level 8

Quality /Validation Engineer Level 8

Mechanical Engineer (Biomedical) Level

7/8

Mechanical Engineer (Production) Level

7/8

Polymer engineers Level 8/7

Mechatronics Le

Toolmakers Level 6/7

CNC programmers /machinists Level 6

Moulding operatives level 6

Production Operatives Level 5/6

Software

Firmware Engineers Level 8/9

Software QA Eng

Total

Appendix

1 : IMDA Survey

In December 2012, the IMDA conducted a member








Mechatronics Level 7/8





Software Dev. engineers Level 8/9


Software QA Engineer Level 8

: IMDA Survey

12, the IMDA conducted a member








vel 7/8





engineers Level 8/9


ineer Level 8









engineers Level 8/9


ineer Level 8


survey on future skills needs for Medical


IMDA Survey

Additional requirements





IMDA Survey

ional requirements

p.a.

48

56.5

21

45

17.5

18.5

13

26

27

320

20

7

18

637.5



IMDA Survey

ional requirements


Technology. 32 companies responded. The following are a summary of the results: -

%

8%

9%

3%

7%

3%

3%

2%

4%

4%

50%

3%

1%

3%

14


Appendix 1 contd .

IMDA Future Skills Needs Survey Results 2012

Appendix 1 contd .


Appendix 1 contd .




15

Appendix

IMDA recommend a suite of apprenticeship Level 1 modules options to include:

Quality an

Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications,

working

Science Ski

Manufacturing Operations, Inspection and Analysis, Producing Shaped products, Producing

assembled products, Producing joined products, Producing formed products, Producing

moulded products, Producing packaged products,

Aided Engineering (CAE),

equipment (PLCs),

Numeric Control

Industry

and Maintenance Organisation.


Level 2 module

that of Level 1, and in addition:

Diagnostics Monitoring, Diagnostics Testing, Leadership and Management, Project

Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Supp

Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble

Communications and Computer Skills, Connected

Industry

Appendix 2 : Proposed Modules under Apprenticeship Models


Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and


working, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process

Science Skills, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling



ded products, Producing packaged products,


equipment (PLCs),

Numeric Control (CNC), Basic

Industry-specific technologies:



Level 2 modules may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of






Industry-specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis



d Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Continuous Improvement, Health and


, Personal Effectiveness, Cleanroom Operations, Packaging and Labelling, Process

lls, Chemical Processing, Sterile Production, Materials Management, Controlling





Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM),

Automation,

(CNC), Basic

specific technologies:



s may include some of the above modules, but at a more advanced level of






specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemis











Automation,

Combined manufacturing operations, and

(CNC), Basic Lean Manufacturing techniques.

specific technologies: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro




that of Level 1, and in addition: -



Mathematics, Applied Science, Trouble-shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,











ded products, Producing packaged products, Computer Aided Design (CAD),


mbined manufacturing operations, and

Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro





shooting e.g. A3, Advanced Lean techniques,

Communications and Computer Skills, Connected-health and Convergence technologies.










Computer Aided Design (CAD),



Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electro-






health and Convergence technologies.











Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer controlled


-technology, Mechatronics,
















Computer

Computer controlled

mbined manufacturing operations, and Computer

technology, Mechatronics,




Management, Advanced Design Engineering Customer and Technical Support, Applied



specific technologies: Extrusion, Material Science and Applied Chemistry.

16


Safety and Environmental Awareness, Work Practice Expectations, Communications, Team





Computer

Computer controlled

Computer

technology, Mechatronics,


Applied



Appendix 3

Case Study: Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Co. Wexford: John Harris, VP Operations

(Vignette that LRM provided for Forfás Future Skills Needs Study)

Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select

who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through

apprenticeship program. Lake Region views the main benefits from this initiative as:

Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of

culture of flexibility & accountability to their new position. They also bring a thorough

understanding of Lake Region Medical equipment, systems & processes.

Once the apprentice is fully qualified it creates an opportunity to

experienced fitter to an engineering role as vacancies arise, therefore creating a pipeline of

talent right from operations up through engineering and potentially to management one

day.

Turnover within the maintenance department has

remarkable considering the number of blue chip medical device companies operating within

the catchment area.

Lake Region decided on this approach in response to the early Celtic Tiger days when

tradesmen became hi

straight from college was also trialled? for a period but proved to be unsatisfactory as

unfortunately most lacked the mechanical aptitude necessary to carry out the work

effectively.

Medical s goal to achieve operational excellence. All maintenance personnel have been

trained in Scientific Problem Solving and spend 25% of their time either driving or

support

Appendix 3

: Company Case Studies














the catchment area.


tradesmen became hi



effectively. The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region



supporting continuous improvement project.















the catchment area.


tradesmen became highly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians



The role of all the maintenance employees has evolved in line with Lake Region



ing continuous improvement project.
















ghly sought after. The option of recruiting newly qualified Technicians



















effectively ceased since 2007, which is
































Lake Region Medical, New Ross, have developed a system to select production operators



Internal candidates (because they have worked for a number of years in production) bring a




train and promote an













production operators



years in production) bring a














17


production operators

who have the potential and drive to become maintenance fitters and put them through an

years in production) bring a












Pilot Job

Skillnet

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics are

seeker Operator Programme (100

Trainee

training on FETAC level 5, 6 minor modules and a six months

Diagnostics

they can develop their internal training modules and ensure no overlap.

The intention is to encourage applicants interested in the

Traineeship to apply to

generate word of mouth (WOM) communications, leading to interest externally and

recruitment, once the minimum requirements are met

candidates will be selec

Candidates

Trainee

The IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet Operator Programme forms an integral part of the

Siemens Traineeship

Pilot Job-seekers Operators Traineeship Programme supported by IMDA/Life Sciences

Skillnet



Traineeship programme


Diagnostics

will review the cu



eship to apply to



candidates will be selec

Candidates

will then be put forward for interview with Siemens and other companies for the

Traineeship while on job

he IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet Operator Programme forms an integral part of the

Siemens Traineeship

seekers Operators Traineeship Programme supported by IMDA/Life Sciences



ship programme. The IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet


will review the current



eship to apply to IMDA/



candidates will be selected via interview


while on job-bridge.


Siemens Traineeship programme.


Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics are working with

seeker Operator Programme (100% fundin



rrent IMDA/



IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnets



via interview


bridge.


programme.


working with

the Life Sciences Skillnet on their job

% funding under JSSP) as a potential feed to the Siemens



IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet Operator programme, so that



fe Sciences Skillnets.



and dexterity testing.





under JSSP) as a potential feed to the Siemens

IMDA/Life Sciences Skillnet programme incorporates 5 weeks

training on FETAC level 5, 6 minor modules and a six months intern

Life Sciences Skillnet Operator programme, so that


The intention is to encourage applicants interested in the Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

.

It is expected internal employees will


recruitment, once the minimum requirements are met - leaving cert, etc. Upon application,







programme incorporates 5 weeks

internship. Siemens Healthcare



Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics



leaving cert, etc. Upon application,








Siemens Healthcare








2 year

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Siemens Healthcare






2 year

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