Diplomates are sometimes favoured at interfaces of production and control systems. It is more usual for short vocationally orientated courses to be taken in employment. Special entry requirements Must be able to present and interpret data in numerical form and use this to make decisions, often under pressure. Age implications Entry problems may be encountered from late 20s to mid 30s Previous production experience and mature outlook can help overcome any age barriers. Competition Supply and demand are well balanced but it is not a major recruitment area.
Some employers find difficulty in attracting good candidates into production areas.
Tips for entry Employers recruit from October of your final year. Most recruitment is for immediate start at any time of the year. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education. The data is Careers Services Trust copyright.