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This Level 4 Process Leader programme is built to equip learners with essential KSBs (knowledge, skills and behaviours) for directing production activities and leading teams in manufacturing and engineering environments.
During this course apprentices will learn, through a mixture of classroom and practical experience:
The Level 4 Process Leader Apprenticeship develops frontline leaders who keep production safe, efficient and improving. Throughout the programme, apprentices learn how to direct operations, manage budgets and resources, drive continuous improvement and resolve quality issues. Combining practical workplace application with industry best practice, learners build their skills in leadership, people management, project management and communication. By the end of the apprenticeship, they are a confident leader who can deliver results through their team in high-volume or advanced manufacturing, as well as engineering and bespoke, low-volume settings.
This apprenticeship is ideal for people who lead teams in manufacturing or engineering and want to step up their management skills. It is well suited to aspiring or existing process leaders, production leads, section leaders and team leaders who are responsible for output, quality, people and cost. Whether you're moving into your first leadership role or formalising years of experience on the shop floor, this programme provides the leadership, technical knowledge and practical experience needed to deliver results.
Duration: 24 months (not including EPA)
Delivery Method: Online or Face-to-Face
Funding: Levy Funded (£11,000)
Minimum Off The Job Hours: 557
Apprenticeship course type: Engineering & Manufacturing
Session 1: Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
Session 2: Apprenticeship Launch & Enrolment
Session 3: Health and Safety 1
Session 4: Health and Safety 2
Session 5: Compliance
Session 6, 10, 17, 20, 24, 28, 29, 30: Coaching and Support Sessions
Session 7-9: People Management & Culture
Session 11-12: Lean Foundation
Session 13: Gateway 1
Session 14-15: Lean Foundation
Session 16: Lean Simulation Game (F2F courses only)
Session 18-23: Project Management
Session 25: Practical Assessment in the Workplace
Session 26: Final Gateway Review
Session 27: EPA Process
This course has 3 required assessments, these are:
Process leaders learn to manage KPIs, resources and budgets to keep output on track.
Leaders apply lean techniques and data to reduce waste and solve quality issues.
Training covers coaching, performance management and leadership, helping teams perform at their best.
Apprentices learn to manage health, safety and environment responsibilities across the production area.
You don't have to have it all worked out. Whether you're weighing up the right level for your team, how the funding works, or simply where to start, our apprenticeship team is here to talk it through.
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