Business Improvement and Engineering
Lean Manufacturing Operative
Overview
The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment.
A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership. A lean manufacturing operative can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively e.g. automotive manufacturing – Multi models manufacturing results in the Manufacturing of different models of vehicle with different specification variants within a high volume environment.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 2 LEAN Manufacturing Operative
Typical Duration
– 12 months
Career Progression
On completion of this course you can progress into the engineering and manufacturing industry.
Improvement Technician
Overview
Improvement Technicians are responsible for delivery and coaching of improvement activity within an area of responsibility, often associated with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
They can be found across all industry sectors and functions including automotive, banking, engineering, food products, IT, property, retail, telecoms etc.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Improvement Technician
Typical Duration
– 18 months
Career Progression
There are a variety of job titles associated with the occupation, these include but are not limited to:
Business Improvement Coordinator, Continuous Improvement Executive, Process Technician, Operational Excellence/Lean Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Quality Control Analyst.
Improvement Practitioner
Overview
Improvement practitioner use a blend of Lean and Six Sigma, project and change management principles and tools to identify and lead the delivery of change across organisational function and processes.
Typically, practitioners lead smaller projects and/or play a key supporting role in a larger programme tackling issues that may require swift problem solving, or reoccurring challenges that require in- depth analysis and the implementation of a range of effective and sustainable countermeasures.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 4 Improvement Practitioner
Typical Duration
– 18 months
Career Progression
There are a variety of job titles associated with the occupation, these include, but are not limited to:
Business Improvement Practitioner, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Quality Control Senior Analyst.
Crop Technician
Overview
As a Crop Technician you will be responsible for optimising crop/plant yields through establishment, management, harvest and post-harvest operations, while maintaining and improving the surrounding environment. You will also need to keep up to date with technological advances and new innovations. Being a Crop Technician requires self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player to complete tasks safely and efficiently Many companies now use automation for a number of routine tasks, which will require technical skills to operate.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Crop Technician
Typical Duration
– 24 months
Career Progression
On completion of this apprenticeship, Crop technicians will have the opportunity to progress within the industry into roles such as unit/arable manager, production manager, farm manager.
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Overview
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technicians covers 7 roles: Electrical Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; Control and Instrumentation Technicians; Wind Turbine Technicians Electrical System and Process Control Technicians; Electromechanical Technicians and Plant Operations Technicians.
They will maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in one or more of the Industries that are part of or have activities that are part of the broader national infrastructure, such as electricity generating, oil and gas refining and pharmaceuticals
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Typical Duration
36 months
Career Progression
With experience you could:
- Take a Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship to become a senior maintenance technician
- Do further training to qualify as an engineer in a specific field like mechanical, electrical or building services
- Move into technical sales, maintenance team management or contract management
