Catalogue: Apprenticeships

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This apprenticeship standard works as an in-house programme so that a group of learners can be developed in early lean principles and knowledge that links them back to the policies and processes of their organisation for a safe and compliant working environment. A minimum of 6 learners is needed to deliver this programme in-house. Learners will achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative standard and the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Lean Manufacturing.

Delivered in-person over 13-14 months via 31 x half-day training sessions, this programme is designed for existing and/or aspiring improvement technicians who are responsible for delivery and coaching of improvement activity within an area of responsibility, often associated with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching will be embedded on-programme as learners develop their improvement skills and techniques, change management, project management and leadership skills.

Delivered in-person over 16-18 months via 38 x half-day training sessions, this programme is designed for existing and/or aspiring team leaders. This programme recognises the need for management skills such as allocating work, setting targets & maintaining performance, but it also seeks to develop leadership skills of developing and improving staff. Learners will achieve the Level 3 Improvement Technician Standard. The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management Skills will be embedded on-programme.

The broad purpose of the Associate Project Manager is to contribute to the successful delivery of a project, ensuring its scope and benefits are achieved as planned. They do this primarily by identifying, resourcing, scheduling, and monitoring the activities that need to happen in a certain sequence and timescale. They monitor the project objectives and milestones and adjust plans in accordance with evolving circumstances.

Delivered in-person over 18-22 months via 43 x half-day training sessions, this programme is designed for middle/senior managers that have an operational area or department with a workforce to lead, manage & support. They lead & manage teams in a variety of settings, including high volume manufacturing, engineering and/or smaller production operations. Learners will achieve the Process Leader Standard. The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Operational Leadership & Management Skills will be embedded on-programme.

Delivered in-person over 18-22 months via 43 x half-day training sessions, this programme is designed for middle/senior managers that have an operational area or department with a workforce to lead, manage & support. They lead & manage teams in a variety of settings, with a responsibility for quality and continuous improvement. Learners will achieve the Quality Practitioner Standard. The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Operational Leadership & Management Skills will be embedded on-programme.