Improvement Technician Apprenticeship

The Level 3 Improvement Technician apprenticeship is ideal for employees tasked with delivering improvement activity within a specific area of responsibility, and coaching others to do the same.

During the programme, apprentices will learn to support continuous improvement by applying renowned methodologies, such as, Lean and Six Sigma. These complement a range of key practical skills to help deliver measurable and value-driven performance improvements.

This apprenticeship is designed for members of an operational team and can span many industry sectors. It will also equip apprentices to resolve problems, prevent re-occurrence and engage effectively with others, to garner support for ongoing measurable performance improvement.

What’s Included

Programmes tailored to your organisation

Free practical short courses

Personalised support

Dedicated mentor

Study Options and Start Dates

Our apprenticeships are taught via live online workshops supported by a one-to-one monthly trainer meeting with our subject experts. We have flexible start dates throughout the year. Get in touch with our team to find out more.

What’s Involved

Structure & Delivery

Entry Requirements

For apprentices aged 16-18, achieving Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English is mandatory, unless already obtained the equivalent GCSE at grade 4/C or above.

For apprentices aged 19 and over, undertaking Functional Skills is optional but must be agreed with the employer.

Details of the Programme

Through this apprenticeship, Improvement Technician practitioners will have acquired the following knowledge and skills, and be able to exhibit the following behaviours:

Knowledge

Team formation and leadership
Project management
Principles and methods: Six Sigma principles, ISO and Lean
Process mapping and analysis
Data acquisition for analysis

Skills

Change management
Problem definition
Voice of the customer
Lean tools
Data analysis statistical methods

Behaviours

Drive for results
Team working
Professionalism
Continuous development
Safe working

Career Progression

This Level 3 Improvement Technician apprenticeship with Oxford Professional Education will open a world of opportunity to progress further within the field of Management. This apprenticeship could support career progression towards the following roles: