Level 4 – Apprenticeship
Typical Duration
9 months
Ensures that an organisation, product or service consistently functions well.
Quality Practitioners will deploy effective Quality Practices in their responsible area to ensure organisations fulfil the contractual and regulatory requirements of their customers and other stakeholders.
This includes four main elements:
- Quality Planning (planning a delivery system for reliable outputs, such as implementing Quality Management Plans)
- Quality Assurance (providing confidence to stakeholders that Quality standards are maintained, such as conducting audits)
- Quality Control (verifying a product or service is meeting agreed specifications, such as carrying out inspections)
- Continuous Improvement (preventing recurrence of poor quality through analysis and addressing the root cause of poor quality, such as conducting investigations).
Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?
Employees will be responsible for All aspects of quality in his/her area of responsibility, such as production or procured goods. This responsibility will be discharged through engagement with those accountable for product/service delivery, such as production / service managers, in order to meet Key Performance Indicators, such as Right First Time measures and Service Level Targets.
Job Titles Include
*This is not an exhaustive list
Project Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Engineer, Quality Officer
Learn how to:-
Support Senior Quality Practitioner and Leaders to formulate Quality Strategy
• Contribute to the management of customer satisfaction and supplier performance
• Deploy Quality Policies and Governance
• Guide and support others to improve quality competency and performance
• Plan and Conduct Audits and other assurance activities
• Develop Quality Control Plans for products/services
• Provide guidance on use of methods/tools to improve quality performance
• Solving Quality problems, such as non-conformances, and overcoming challenges to the implementation of solutions
• Effective application of quality risk management and mitigation to drive new products/services development
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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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