Level 4 – Apprenticeship
Improvement Practitioner
(Optional: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Accreditation)
Typical Duration
9 months
Identify and lead the delivery of change across organisational functions and processes.
Develop your knowledge of team formation & leadership whilst driving a decision-making culture. Identify different sources of project management, change management, project selection, scope, lean and six sigma principles, process mapping, data analysis, repeatability and reproducibility principles, root cause analysis, experimentation, failure mode and effects analysis and more…
Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?
Suitable for employees who have some knowledge of CI methodologies who can identify & lead the delivery of a change across an existing process or department. Using a blend of Lean, Six Sigma, project & change management tools to identify change utilising the DMAIC process.
Job Titles Include
*This is not an exhaustive list
Improvement Practitioner, Transformation Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Quality Analyst.
Learn About
- Compliance
- Team Formation & Leadership
- Project Management
- Presentation & Reporting
- Change Management
- Project Selection & Scope
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis – statistical methods
- Experimentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Entry Requirements
- Need to be employed
- Responsible for leading on a Continuous Improvement project
- UK Resident for the last 3 years
- English & Maths qualifications desirable
- Some experience/prior knowledge of CI methodologies
Delivery Model
Build on your CI knowledge to lead on an Improvement Project utilising DMAIC whilst supported by a Blue Lion expert tutor!
Our flexible delivery model will support each learner to develop and enhance their current knowledge & skills to lead on a Continuous Improvement project.
At Blue Lion, you can expect to receive:-
- Tailored tutor led delivery
- Personalised 1-2-1 tutor support sessions
- Assessments to demonstrate knowledge
- Set tasks to apply skills & behaviours
- 10-12 weekly Tri-partite progress reviews with Manager & tutor
Functional Skills
All learners will complete an initial assessment in Maths & English as part of the enrolment process. For apprentices aged 19+, completing Functional Skills is no longer a mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship programme.
However, we offer an outstanding teaching and learning programme in Maths & English for anyone who wishes to develop their skills further, and our tutors are here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us to discuss further.
Off The Job Training (OTJ)
All apprentices are required to complete a set number of Off the Job Training (OTJ) hours over the duration of their apprenticeship. New government rules have made this so flexible , with the removal of a weekly requirement giving you the freedom to spread your OTJ hours in a way that works best for you and your employer.
At Blue Lion Training Academy, our market-leading OTJ programme is designed to be flexible, engaging, and impactful. Whether through projects, masterclasses, e-learning, or hands-on experiences, every activity helps you build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to thrive in your role.
All OTJ is logged easily through our Bud platform, making it simple to track your progress and celebrate achievements along the way.
End Point Assessment
- Assessment method 1: Multiple Choice Examination
- Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a log
- Assessment method 3: Project report, presentation & questioning
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