Improvement Practitioner (Level 4 Standard)

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. Improvement Practitioners 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
• When leading projects they may manage small teams ensuring motivation and momentum, and be responsible for the successful

There are a variety of job titles associated with the occupation, these include, but are not limited to: Business Improvement Practitioner, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Quality Control Senior Analyst.

In order to complete this Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship, you must have obtained both maths and English at a Grade C (4) or above, prior to enrolment onto this course, as well as in paid employment within a relevant setting.

For a comprehensive understanding of this programme and what it entails, please click here.

This apprenticeship is taught at either our London Road campus on a day release basis or as a group in the workplace.  In addition, you will be expected to produce a portfolio of work-based evidence which is reviewed in the workplace every 12 weeks with the college and your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.

Typically, this takes 18 months to complete.

To be an Improvement Practitioner apprentice you will need an employer who can offer you work and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 260400 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.