Improvement Practitioner
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Who is this for?
This programme is for problem-solvers, change-makers, and process optimisers who want to lead real impact in their organisations. Perfect for roles such as:
- Quality Control Analyst
- Health & Safety Officer
- Environmental Compliance Manager or Operative
- Business Improvement Practitioner
- Continuous Improvement Manager or Operative
- Process Excellence Operative or Manager
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Whether you’re leading smaller projects or supporting large-scale programmes, this is your chance to master the skills that transform challenges into opportunities.
Overview
Improvement Practitioners are the engines of progress. Using Lean, Six Sigma, project management, and change management principles, they drive improvements that make organisations smarter, faster, and more effective. From tackling quick-fire problems to solving recurring challenges with deep analysis, Improvement Practitioners are trusted to deliver lasting results.
What You’ll Learn
- Change Management & Process Improvement – lead change with confidence and clarity
- Lean Thinking, Data Analysis & Risk Management – spot inefficiencies and turn data into action
- Coaching & Leadership Skills – bring people with you on the journey of improvement
- Real-World Projects & Hands-On Learning – apply your skills in meaningful ways from day one
By the end, you won’t just understand improvement tools – you’ll know how to use them to create sustainable, measurable change that really sticks.
Qualification
- Apprenticeship – Level 4
- Six Sigma Green Belt (additional fees apply)
Duration
12 months (including up to 3 months End-Point Assessment)
Funding
£6,000
Entry requirements
- Currently not undertaking another apprenticeship
- The right to work in the UK
- Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
Learner Journey
Our workshop topics are:
- Team formation and development (including self development)
- Change management and compliance
- Project management skills
- Process mapping and analysis
- Analysis and measurement techniques
- Lean thinking and tools
- Presentation skills
These are the typical elements we may include in your programme: