Improvement Practitioner (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Improvement Practitioner (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

The Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship is being designed by The Learning Institute to contextualise improvement methodologies created for the manufacturing industries to a public sector setting.

The Level 4 award looks at making operational improvements within an organisation to raise performance, reduce waste, or eliminate error. It should be seen in the context of building an improvement culture within an organisation, and should be undertaken and supported in the workplace under the supervision of a Level 6 Improvement Leader who is delivering strategic improvements within an organisation.

Training takes the form of up-front learning on six-sigma and LEAN methodologies, with ongoing coaching in the collection and interrogation of data, design, roll out and evaluation of impact of an improvement project.

Following Initial Needs Assessment, an individualised programme for the 20% off-the-job training time is agreed with the employer. The Learning Institute will provide advice and guidance to the employer on the nature of the project being undertaken and best way to arrange and support an apprentice, and assist in preparing the apprentice for End Point Assessment.

This standard has been mapped against NPQML and future development may include the awarding of this specific education professional qualification alongside the apprenticeship.