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Quality assurance manager apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly


    • University

    You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:

    • production management
    • business studies
    • human resources management 
    • business administration 
    You may need a degree that is specific to the industry you want to work in, like:

    • science 
    • construction 
    • engineering 
    • pharmaceuticals
    You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course. 

    Apprenticeship
    The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role: 

    • Level 4 Quality practitioner 
    This apprenticeship typically takes 14 months to complete. You could work in any kind of industry or sector that has quality control processes. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent. 

    Work
    You could work as a quality control assistant and move into quality assurance management by doing training on the job, for example through the Chartered Quality Institute. 

    Direct Application
    You could apply for jobs directly if you've got experience in quality control and management from other industries. An understanding of British quality standards and working methods will be useful when applying for jobs in quality control. Knowledge of business improvement methods like lean management and Six Sigma will also be helpful.

    Quality assurance manager apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • the ability to analyse quality or performance 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
    • concentration skills 
    • business management skills 
    • leadership skills 
    • the ability to use your judgement and make decisions 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Quality assurance manager apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You day to day tasks will vary depending on the sector you work in. You could: 

    • use quality assurance software to analyse and improve standards 
    • review policies and plan how to improve quality management systems 
    • inspect and test products and production processes 
    • measure performance and recommend improvements 
    • make sure policies and procedures meet national and international quality standards 
    • assess the effectiveness of changes to processes or production 
    • manage a team of quality control technicians train staff
    Working environment
    You could work in a factory, in an office or visit sites. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time. You may need to wear smart business dress.

    Career path and progression - Quality assurance manager apprenticeships

    You could move into senior management or work as a freelance quality consultant. Other options include careers in health and safety, project management and business analysis.

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    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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