Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in an Aseptic environment, rotating between different areas and job roles.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Aseptic principles etc.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy it.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well, many events.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Plenty from area managers and general managers.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Regular meetings discussing progress.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not really suited to the role but a good qualification to have.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Due to Covid no, but usually yes.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very safe and great place to work.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

    • Research about aseptic values in a production area to get a head start.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Macclesfield

April 2021

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