If you have just moved into your first management role, or have been working in management for a while and would like to develop your skills to improve your team – this Apprenticeship could be for you.
You will combine on-the-job learning with your employer where you are expected to complete at least half a day off-the-job learning to meet the 20% off-the-job training requirement. You will attend our training centre in Malton one day a month for face-to-face delivery. You will also undertake one online session a month with your trainer.
You will also be visited in the workplace every 10 weeks to complete a tripartite review with you and your employer to check progress and set targets.
The Level 5 Improvement Specialist Apprenticeship Standard is for employees who responsible for leading the deployment of improvement strategies using deep technical expertise to deliver goals and train others.
The course includes:- leading improvement teams, project planning, change planning, principles and methods for improvement, understanding the commercial environment, data acquisition planning, lean concepts and tools, failure mode avoidance and sustainability and control.
You will collate a portfolio of jobs you have done in the workplace. These jobs will show the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have developed throughout the Apprenticeship. This portfolio will be specific to your apprentice’s role.
This is the final assessment you do to ensure you are competent to be certificated in your role.
This will be carried out by an independent End-Point Assessment Organisation.
The End-Point Assessment includes a professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence and a multiple choice exam based on 8 separate mini case studies.
Once you pass your End-Point Assessment you will be awarded with your Apprenticeship certificate.
Completing a Level 5 Improvement Specialist apprenticeship positions you as a high-level strategic leader. While a Level 3 Technician focuses on fixing specific processes, a Level 5 Specialist is trained to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex organisational changes, and deliver significant financial returns.
Senior leadership roles: for example, Operations Director, Quality & Compliance Director, Senior Lean Consultant
Advanced professional paths: Chartered Status, Six Sigma Black Belt
Strategic business transformation: Coach & mentor, lead multi-million pound projects, design integrated systems
Professional versatility: work in high-growth sectors
Candidates must have ideally achieved grades 4/C or above in 4 GCSEs. ideally in English & Maths.
If the learner has not achieved a GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and/or Maths, you will be supported to complete Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship.
The learner must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The cost of the apprenticeship is funded by the Government and your employer. There are no training costs paid directly by the apprentice.
As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your training day. This may be via car, bus or train but every employer is different. It is your responsibility to get to and from the training centre for your off-the-job training.
What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.
If you are 16-18, or 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship then you are be entitled to the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Many employers do pay more than this but as you are their employee it is their decision. You must be paid for:
You are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.
