Quality Practitioner Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Liverpool
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work in the Quality Assurance Documentation team, this involves daily tier meetings, issuing GMP documentation, reviewing documents, ensuring the sign aligns with global procedures, working on improvement projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Form an apprenticeship side I really enjoy researching quality models and seeing how these are applied in my work place and then putting this knowledge into my essays. I am enjoying carrying out my work based project as I enjoy working with other departments as well as implementing an improvement.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt all about the pharmaceutical industry and what it means to work in a GMP (good manufacturing practice) environment. I have learnt about the principles of a quality management system and how this is displayed at AZ. I have learnt about the different business processes that are integral to a quality management system such as risk, change and deviation management. I have learnt about the regulations that apply to a pharmaceutical company and how internal and external audits are carried out.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think my programme has been well structured, I received a calendar of topics at the start of my apprenticeship and have a good structure of session followed by an assignment every 1/2 months. No direct contact with assessor has slightly lengthen EPA gateway.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received lots of support from my employer in terms of resources to leverage for completing my essays as well coaching from my manager and from colleagues. I have also received opportunities to shadow other departments to expand my knowledge and experience.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
When I have needed support from my training provider they have always replied promptly or have been willing to schedule 1:1's to talk through any issues I've had when necessary.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think that my qualification has given me a lot of knowledge of quality as a whole and though my assignments has helped me gain knowledge of other business processes. I think it has given me good knowledge to move into other quality roles.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are lots of chance for extra-curricular activities at AZ. Employee resource groups for physical health, mental health, inclusion and diversity, the environment all set up events and activities for employees to partake in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a good culture of doing the right thing and being customer focused as well as giving employees lots of development opportunities in both hard and soft skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
The 5 values of AZ are very important - focus on these and how you've applied these in life when completing your interview.
