Intermediate Apprenticeship Improving Operational Performance - Business Improvement Techniques

This is a 12 month programme and all elements must be completed in order to achieve an Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance (BIT).

The Apprenticeship is designed for people who are working in a manufacturing environment and this can apply to a variety of disciplines. 

It includes:

• Health, safety and security in the workplace
• 5S & workplace organisation
• Visual management & team working
• Kaizen
• Problem solving
• Data collection & analysis
• 3 improvement projects

Framework: 

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques
• Level 2 Certificate in Business Improvement Techniques

Additional Mandatory Framework Requirements:

• Functional Skills in Maths, & English 
• PLTS  
• Employment Rights & Responsibilities

Functional Skills are transferrable skills which are valued by employers and which give individuals the necessary skills required in the workplace.  They provide a base from which an individual can develop other employability skills.  Functional Skills are tools that enable people to:

• Apply their knowledge and understanding in everyday life
• Engage competently and confidently with others
• Solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations

The Knowledge Based Certificate provides individuals with the underpinning knowledge required to carry out their role effectively.  It contains information on: 

• Principles of Continuous Improvement
• Applying the improvement process to standard operating procedures

Knowledge is confirmed through completion of an on-line assessment.

Employment Rights & Responsibilities workbook provides individuals with information about their organisation such as:

• Contracts of employment
• Policies & Procedures
• Equality & Diversity
• Data Protection
• General Sources of Information & Advice

Get Paid, Get Trained, & Get Qualified; all at the same time!!

* 16-18 fully funded, 19+ Co funded.