Improvement Specialist

Improvement Specialists 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 functions and processes.

Improvement Specialists can be found across all sectors and functions including automotive, banking, engineering, food products, IT, property, retail, telecoms etc.

Typically, Specialists lead larger programmes – tackling issues that may require swift problem solving, or re-occurring challenges that require in-depth analysis and the implementation of a range of effective and sustainable countermeasures. They are the focal point for all stakeholders and responsible for communication throughout a project.

There are a variety of job titles associated with the occupation, these include, but are not limited to: Business Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Quality Control Senior Analyst.

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Flexibility.

Cohorts start in January, April, July, September and November. Blended delivery with live webinars, on-line learning and distance learning resources.

Cohorts start in January, April, July, September and November. Blended delivery with live webinars, on-line learning and distance learning resources.

Qualification.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and access to RHG's Grow Academy.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and access to RHG's Grow Academy.

Progression.

Improvement Leader at Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring qualifications

Improvement Leader at Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring qualifications

What topics will you cover?

  • Identifying potential opportunities, diagnosing issues, proposing solutions and implementing changes and controls
  • Working in accordance with organisational controls and statutory regulations
  • Selecting and applying the appropriate graphical tool dependent on the data type to identify patterns, trends and signals
  • Planning designed experiments with clear objectives, and appropriate levels of controls and measurement
  • Coaching teams and sharing best practice

Improvement Specialists 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 functions and processes. Improvement Specialists can be found across all sectors and functions including automotive, banking, engineering, food products, IT, property, retail, telecoms etc.

Typically, Specialists lead larger programmes – tackling issues that may require swift problem solving, or re-occurring challenges that require in-depth analysis and the implementation of a range of effective and sustainable countermeasures. They are the focal point for all stakeholders and responsible for communication throughout a project.

There are a variety of job titles associated with the occupation, these include, but are not limited to: Business Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Quality Control Senior Analyst.

In Learning: 18 months

EPA Period: up to 3 months

Max Funding: £9,000

Apprentices under the age of 19 at the start of their apprenticeship will need to have achieved a level 2 in English and maths prior to EPA.

Added Value: A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification is included with this programme​. Access to RHG’s Grow Academy.

1) Knowledge test based on mini case studies.

2) Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

For full details – End Point Assessment


Testimonials.

"The course is full of information and taught to me in a way that suits my learning style. The help and support given by tutors is outstanding, they go above and beyond to help their students do the best they can"

- Shannon Stukins

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