L2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship standard works as an in-house programme so that a group of learners can be developed in early lean principles and knowledge that links them back to the policies and processes of their organisation for a safe and compliant working environment. A minimum of 6 learners is needed to deliver this programme in-house. Learners will achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative standard and the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Lean Manufacturing.

Description

A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership. A lean manufacturing operative can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively e.g. automotive manufacturing – Multi models manufacturing results in the manufacturing of different models of vehicle with different specification variants within a high volume environment.

Who Should Attend?

Lean Manufacturing Operatives will be required to prepare, control, contribute to and complete manufacturing operations, and follow manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst adhering to specific safe working policies & procedures.

A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be responsible for maintaining
Health and Safety requirements at all times e.g. wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) correct use of equipment and tooling, safe stopping and resetting of machinery, maintain an organised work area e.g. 5s (Sifting, Sorting, Sweeping, Spick & Span and Sustain) ensuring the safe disposal of waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements (ISO 14001).

Why Should You Attend?

They will be required to contribute, develop and support improvement in the manufacturing operation using continuous improvement methods, kaizen tools, process visualisation using lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques. They will be responsible for carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operations to ensure quality is built in and that any defects or concerns are highlighted and dealt with in line with relevant quality standards (ISO 9002).

They will work closely with stakeholders and will have clear reporting lines to ensure appropriate escalation e.g. team leader, line leader, process leader, supervisor etc. should problems occur within the process.

Course outline

Our Lean Manufacturing Operative programme has been designed to meet the apprenticeship standard and employers also have a role to play in the development of learners. Approx 60-hrs is attributed to the delivery by the employer.

Each training session will be designed with the employer so that GEL can deliver outcomes aligned to the learner role in order to meet the apprenticeship standard.

Training will be aligned to the responsibilities of the learner role, which are described below:

  • Job role option 1: Lean Manufacturing Operatives working within a Production/Assembly role will be able to meet the requirements of two different production/assembly processes or assignments.

  • Job role option 2: Manufacturing Operatives working within an Inspection/Quality assurance role

  • Job role option 3: Manufacturing Operatives working within a Logistics/Material handling role

  • Job role option 4: Manufacturing Operatives working within a Production processing/finishing role

Learners will be supported throughout the programme with regular 1-2-1 reviews to ensure they stay on track and appropriate support provided.

Course outcomes

Benefits for Individuals

  • Develop your manufacturing skills to align to your organisation's processes, policies to be compliant with ESG policies and SOP's 
  • Develop your soft/meta skills e.g. management of self, communication skills, problem solving skills
  • Develop your technical skills e.g. H&S, Production, Lean, Continuous Improvement & Quality skills


Benefits for Employers

  • Target your learning and development in complete alignment with the latest apprenticeship standards - ensuring all learning is relevant, with no gaps in knowledge
  • Maximise your employees' confidence and readiness for End Point Assessment
  • Quantifiable return on investment through efficient production operatives

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Assessment

End Point Assessment takes place on completion of the apprenticeship programme of learning. It is a comprehensive holistic assessment of skills and knowledge against the whole apprenticeship standard involving:

  • Workplace Observation
  • Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence 
  • Sucessful achievement of City & Guilds Diploma in Lean Manufacturing

Progression

Improvement Technician

ILM Level Award in Developing Leadership & Team Skills

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