Bootcamp Overview
Module 1
- Welcome new starters to the AESC Battery Manufacturer community
- Introduce colleagues and the company’s working culture
- Foster collaboration, communication, and team cohesion
- Reinforce the importance of teamwork and effective communication (NCFE Level 2 Business Improvement Techniques)
- Overview of AESC’s history, employee benefits, key policies, and expected standards of conduct
- Emphasize health and safety legislation and internal procedures
- Ensure awareness of legal and personal responsibilities in maintaining a safe working environment
Module 2
- Consolidate understanding of HR, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and Quality Management System (QMS)
- Reinforce relevance to AESC operational standards and NCFE Level 2 qualification
- Overview of process safety and regulations
- Identify and classify workplace hazards
- Introduce effective risk management strategies aligned with AESC’s safety protocols
- Understand process safety principles, protective layers, and operational practices
Module 3
- Reinforce key process safety principles and practices from induction
- Educate on emergency preparedness and site-specific safety policies
- Promote a safety-first mindset
- Highlight rarity of major incidents and the value of performance indicators
- Support continuous improvement and safe working practices
Module 4
- Provide an overview of AESC’s business structure, global operations, product portfolio, and strategic direction
- Emphasize AESC’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, STEM engagement, and talent management
- Connect Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) to NCFE Level 2 qualification
- Introduce 5S methodology, contamination prevention, and cleanroom risk assessments
- Cover battery safety legislation, certification, competency, and electrical safety
- Establish the link between safety and continuous improvement
Module 5
- Introduce safety procedures, operational standards, and expectations for Plant 2
- Integrate health, safety, and environmental practices with NCFE Level 2 BIT qualification
- Tour of Plant 2 to familiarize employees with operations and safety protocols
- Emphasize the practical application of business improvement techniques
- Ensure employees contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Module 6
- Introduction to AESC’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and its organizational structure
- Align with NCFE Level 2 BIT qualification to support continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Overview of production line operations and workplace culture
- Focus on safety and quality standards for efficient production
- Introduce Fortress and Lock Out Access Systems and relevant legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with HASAWA and PUWER 98
Module 7
- Equip new starters with knowledge and practical skills for maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality on the production line
- Reinforce understanding of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Fortress Systems, and Routine/Control Item Lists
- Introduce Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM), equipment cleaning, and inspection routines
- Ensure employees can identify faults, complete buy-offs, and escalate production issues
- Align with NCFE Level 2 BIT qualification for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Module 8
- Provide foundational knowledge and competencies for working safely and efficiently
- Introduce Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and operational zones
- Familiarize employees with key manufacturing processes (cell formation, aging, module/pack assembly)
- Emphasize proper use of PPE, safe chemical handling, split cell techniques, and instrumentation
- Align with NCFE Level 2 BIT qualification and emergency procedures, including fire drills
Module 9
- Prepare new starters to operate safely and effectively in a high-performance manufacturing environment
- Teach fire drill procedures and production reference sheets
- Introduce Kaizen principles and organisational strategies for continuous improvement
- Promote active participation in enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency
- Cover Quality Control stories and Kaizen techniques to manage safety, quality, cost, and time
Module 10
- Consolidate essential knowledge and skills for effective and safe operation
- Cover fire drill procedures, production reference sheets, Kaizen principles, QC stories, and manual handling techniques
- Focus on cell inspection processes and assessment criteria for quality assurance
- Review key concepts: zone appreciation, HMI, Fortress systems, PSMO, 5S methodology, cleanroom protocols
- Ensure confidence in core competencies and alignment with continuous improvement and operational excellence
Qualifications Included In Bootcamp
This is a Level 3 Skills Bootcamp.
Entry Requirements
An induction will take place prior to starting the bootcamp.