Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship – Level 2

Course content

Health & Safety: Relevant statutory, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to lean manufacturing operations and safe practices

Environmental: Compliance procedures/systems in line with regulatory requirements e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards

Production: Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to deliver products to meet customers costs/delivery targets/requirements e.g. Just in time (JIT)

Lean Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes

Quality Control: Process equipment monitoring

Problem Solving: The tools and methods of effective problem solving

Continuous Improvement: How to study and identify ways to improve the safety, quality, cost or process

Communication: How to share information using a range of methods within the manufacturing environment

Work Place Organisation: How to maintain a safe and efficient work site through work place organisatio

Course assessment

Apprentices will be required to demonstrate continuous and sustained progress towards the end point assessment, by completing work as set out by their employer, demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in the relevant role. The on programme aspect of the apprenticeship is expected to take a minimum of 12 months to complete, and will include specific milestones to ensure that the apprentice continues to make good progress towards their end point assessment.

The apprentice will study the core knowledge, skills and behaviours as laid out in the apprenticeship plan.

Benefits to employers

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Hiring an apprentice can help you improve productivity and reduce staff turnover.

There’s a wide selection of apprenticeships available, covering lots of different job roles to help you choose a qualification that suits your business needs. This approach to assessment has been designed to be viable for both large and small employers, with a wide geographical take-up across a number of different settings. The fact that there are only 2 methods of assessment will make the assessment more manageable for employers, apprentices and end point Assessment Organisations.

Benefits to apprentice

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced, skilled staff, you will gain job-specific skills and training, you will earn a wage and get holiday pay whilst you train.

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to benefit from the life changing opportunities of an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are opening the door to professions that used to only be an option for people with a traditional degree.

Apprenticeships are more than just another way to gain a qualification and can give you the skills you need to progress your career.

Fees

If you have less than 50 staff and the apprentice is between 16-18 then the apprenticeship will be fully funded, you will only need to pay for the apprentice’s wages. If you choose to recruit an apprentice who is 19 or above you will be required to pay 5% of the cost of the apprenticeship (the government will fund 95%).

If you are a large employer with 50+ staff you will be required to fund 5% of the apprenticeships costs regardless of the age of the learner.

Employers with a wage bill of over £3 million will pay the cost of the apprenticeship through the apprenticeship levy.