Funding Options
- Levy employers: £4,000
- Non-levy employers: £200
Who Is This Apprenticeship For?
This Improvement Technician Apprenticeship is designed for individuals who support and deliver improvement activities within a defined area of responsibility. Technicians typically work as part of an operational team, helping to solve problems, prevent recurrence, and engage colleagues in improving performance. They are employed across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, banking, engineering, food production, IT, property, retail, and telecoms.
Learners Will
- Be assigned a qualified tutor who provides one-to-one mentoring, with visits every 4–6 weeks
- Engage in a blended learning approach combining face-to-face tutorials, remote workshops, online learning, and on-the-job improvement activities
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours of protected study time per week, including structured learning, workplace projects, and portfolio development
- Gain hands-on experience applying continuous improvement tools and techniques, including data analysis, root cause analysis, process mapping, and change management within their workplace
What You Will Achieve
Received upon completion of the apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship Standard Certificate
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
Behaviours developed include:
- Professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement
- Collaborative working and engaging others in improvement activity
- Adaptability and effective change management
- Clear communication, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making
