Business Improvements Techniques & Performing Manufacturing Operations

For the skills you need to work in Business and manufacturing Operations.

The course involves attending college for half a day each week and will run for a 12-18 month period. The framework includes a Level 2 certificate and Key Skills.

There are no specific entry requirements, however if you need to develop your skills, as part of the qualification you will undertake Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT.

Selection of units from the Business Improvement Techniques Intermediate Apprenticeship:
•Carrying out lead time analysis
•Applying problem solving techniques
•Applying flow process analysis

Selection of units from the Performing Manufacturing Operations Intermediate Apprenticeship:
•Preparing for manufacturing operations
•Controlling manufacturing operations
•Contributing to improving effectiveness in the workplace

Selection of units from the Business Improvement Techniques Advanced Apprenticeship:
•Analysing and selecting parts for improvements
•Applying ‘Six Sigma’ Methodology to a project
•Creating flexible production and manpower systems

You will be assessed in one or more of the following ways:
•Coursework
•Exams
•Portfolio of evidence
•Workplace assessment

Successful candidates will achieve a Level 2 in Diploma in business improved Techniques and Level 2 in performing Manufacturing Operation.

Successful Level 3 Candidates will achieve Level 3 Diplma in Business Improvement Techniques.

Successful Level 4 Candidates will achieve Level 4 Diploma in Business ILM, and Administration