A programme designed to build basic problem solving and process improvement capability.
Our Improvement Technician programme is designed to build problem-solving and process improvement capability. It incorporates principles, methods and tools from key disciplines, including Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, Change Management, Team Working and Leadership.
It is aimed at those who are responsible for delivery and coaching of improvement activity within an area of responsibility, particularly where that activity is focused on the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Improvement Technicians can be found across all industry sectors and functions, including manufacturing, financial, engineering, operations, IT, property, retail, service, and hospitality. You’ll also learn the foundations of how AI can be introduced, applied and governed responsibly within a business context.
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You'll apply the principles, methods and tools of problem-solving and process improvement in the workplace.
You'll identify, prioritise, and scope improvement projects and activities.
You'll follow a structured methodology and monitor progress of improvement projects.
You'll work with others to deliver improvements and business benefits.
As part of the Improvement Standards, the Level 3 Improvement Technician aligns with the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This means that on successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive two certificates: an Institute for Apprenticeships certificate, and an Agile Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate.
Capella was involved in developing this Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship Standards and Assessment Plans, so we have a clear and complete understanding of them.
We consulted widely to develop our training materials, and they’ve been approved by Lean Six Sigma trailblazers Toyota, so you can be confident they’re benchmarked against Best in Class. This means we’re able to share best practice and deliver rich learning programmes with our blended approach delivery.
Our blended learning approach to this apprenticeship includes:
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Learners deliver an improvement project alongside their apprenticeship, with guidance and support from their coach and mentor. During the 12-months training period, learners are required to collate a portfolio of evidence, which includes examples of their behavioural development.
It’s important to remember is that throughout our Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship, learners are supported with tutor-led training, 1:1 coaching and easy access to supporting resources.
Your End Point Assessment is made up of three parts:
Duration: 9 months + EPA
Content: Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, Change Management, Time Management, Communication, Presentation Skills, Team Working, Team Leadership, AI Fundamentals
Apprenticeship Structure:
End Point Assessment:
Entry Requirements:
Could the Improvement Technician programme be right for you?
Our dedicated apprenticeship team delivers online information sessions twice a week, where you can learn more about these apprenticeships.
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Here’s what Sarah had to say about her experience of a Capella Apprenticeship:
“I started my apprenticeship in May 2022 and will finish in September 2023. It’s a fantastic opportunity for personal development and will bring new knowledge and skills to Costa. In terms of what I hope to get out of the apprenticeship, it will be nice to have the qualification, but the biggest benefit is what I will be able to apply to my day-to-day role.
It’s great working alongside people from very different sectors, with very different roles. I know that by completing this apprenticeship, I will be able to apply the principles of continuous improvement not only in my career, but also my role as a school governor, which benefits my local community.”
“It’s a brilliant way to learn new skills to apply at work. Undertaking the apprenticeship on the job for me has meant that I am able to use my day-to-day role as evidence in my portfolio, and I can immediately apply new knowledge”.
Our dedicated apprenticeship team deliver online information sessions twice a week where you can find out more about these apprenticeships.
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