BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TECHIQUES
Why take on an Apprentice?
We're going through unprecedented economic times, so there has never been a more important moment to maximise what you've got as a company and increase profitability. Your greatest asset is your people.
Continuous business improvement techniques help to further develop your staff’s skills and potential, as well as streamline the business’ practices.
"Productivity", "Lean Thinking", "Continuous Improvement" and "Waste" are all terms synonymous with the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors; but with more pressure on companies than ever before, these tools are now being adopted on a wider scale, with Public and Service sectors using them more and more to help reduce costs, whilst ultimately achieving more value for their customers.
This Apprenticeship provides individuals with appropriate knowledge and understanding of systems and processes so they can improve their daily working tasks; which provides opportunities to learn new skills and techniques as well as practical experience. The principle is to work smarter, not harder.
Apprenticeships are a tested way of training either a new or existing team member. An Apprenticeship will provide on-the-job training which leads to an employee gaining a nationally-recognised qualification which has been developed by the sector skills council SEMTA.
This programme assists an organisation’s productivity by applying the tools and techniques of continuous improvement. The implementation of a continuous improvement policy requires the organisation to focus its attention on improving its processes by the elimination of all forms of waste, (which is defined as anything that does not add value for the customer) reduced variation and defect prevention. It is essential that the improvements are maintained through the standardisation and continuous monitoring of the new operations via the Apprenticeship framework.
The Apprenticeship Programme
This Apprenticeship includes: a knowledge-based element, a competence based element, transferable skills and Employment Rights and Responsibilities. The Level 2 Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques covers a variety of topics including: complying with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements, contributing to effective team working, continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) and the development of visual management systems. It also has a range of optional units to suit your business needs. These include: lead time analysis, set-up reduction techniques, problem solving techniques, flow process analysis and the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP). The knowledge-based element centres around health and safety in the workplace. Key Skills are also an integrated part of the programme and equip Apprentices with the skills to function effectively as members of an adaptable, flexible and competitive workforce.
Why Choose Us?
- We have a dedicated team at our Lean Academy who have a proven track record of helping businesses improve productivity while reducing cost.
- We have been awarded the Training Quality Standard, which recognises our commitment to delivering quality training and development solutions for employers.
- We can access a wide range of workplace funding to make your training budget go further.
- Our training can be delivered at a time and location to suit you – we can deliver training to fit in with your shift patterns, at your workplace, at College or a combination of both.
- We can help you to improve your competitive advantage and business performance within the industry.
- We pride ourselves on providing a high level of customer service – you will be allocated an Account Manager who can help you with all of your training and recruitment needs
- We can help you to improve your competitive advantage and business performance within your industry.
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How Much Will it Cost?
The National Apprenticeship Service covers all of the training costs for Apprentices aged 16 to 18 and up to 50% for those aged 19+. The Apprentice would be employed by you earning a salary that reflects their skills, experience and age. The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £2.50 per hour and applies to Apprentices under 19 and Apprentices aged 19 and over, but in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
Interested?
Join more than 130,000 other businesses who are already reaping the benefits of employing Apprentices, call College Direct now on 01902 317691 or email employerenquiries@wolvcoll.ac.uk
An Account Manager will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your enquiry.