Improvement Practitioners use a blend of Lean and Six Sigma, project and change management principles and tools to identify and lead the delivery of change across organisational functions and processes and can be found across all sectors and functions including automotive, banking, engineering, food products, IT, property, retail, telecoms etc.
Typically, practitioners lead smaller projects and/or play a key supporting role in a larger programme - tackling issues that may require swift problem solving, or re-occurring challenges that require in-depth analysis and the implementation of a range of effective and sustainable countermeasures. They are the focal point for all stakeholders and responsible for communication throughout a project.
Typical activities include identifying potential opportunities, diagnosing issues, proposing solutions and implementing changes and controls; coaching teams and sharing best practice; leading projects they may manage small teams ensuring motivation and momentum, and be responsible for the successful
Job titles include business improvement practitioner, continuous improvement manager, process excellence manager, Lean Six Sigma green belt and quality control senior analyst.
Entry criteria will be set by individual employers.
Apprentices without Level 2 (or equivalent) in maths and/or English must ensure that they achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the minimum math's and English requirement is Entry Level 3.
A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices will develop the core knowledge and skills required of an Improvement Technician
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge and understanding of:
SKILLS
Apprentices will develop skills within context of their own organisation:
BEHAVIOURS
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours:
Throughout the programme you will receive expert training from experienced business improvement practitioners.
A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments
Completion of the programme will enable you to gain employment in a relevant role across a broad spectrum of Industries
Flexible dates
Full Time Programme Component