{"id":1045,"date":"2026-10-06T01:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/apprenticeship\/improvement-technician-apprenticeship-level-3\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T01:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:00:09","slug":"improvement-technician-apprenticeship-level-3","status":"publish","type":"apprenticeship","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/apprenticeship\/improvement-technician-apprenticeship-level-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Improvement Technician Apprenticeship Level 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Level 3 Improvement Technician apprenticeship develops the skills needed to support and deliver continuous improvement across a range of industries. You\u2019ll learn practical Lean and Six Sigma techniques, including process mapping, data analysis, waste…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The Level 3 Improvement Technician apprenticeship develops the skills needed to support and deliver continuous improvement across a range of industries. You\u2019ll learn practical Lean and Six Sigma techniques, including process mapping, data analysis, waste reduction and root-cause problem solving. The apprenticeship combines online learning with in-person visits and includes an end-point assessment covering your knowledge, skills and behaviours. It is suitable for people working in roles such as business improvement, process improvement, quality control and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Business Improvement Co-ordinator, Continuous Improvement Executive, Process Technician, Operational Excellence\/Lean Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt and Quality Control Analyst, Environmental Compliance Technician, Environmental Construction Oversight, Environmental Health and Safety Inspector, and Transportation Planner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What you’ll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n

Learn basic Lean tools (like 5S and waste removal) alongside Six Sigma problem-solving frameworks. Data and Analysis: Collect and review data, map processes, and run root-cause investigations using tools like the 5 Whys. Project and Change Management: Handle local projects, track progress with visual controls, and coach teams through workplace transitions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Entry requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n

Individual employers will set their own entry requirements<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How is the course delivered and assessed?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Individual employers will set their own entry requirements<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Future career and study<\/h2>\n\n\n

On completion, the apprentice could have a career as a team leader or manager<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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