This Improvement Technician apprenticeship is ideal for employees who analyse processes, solve problems, and support continuous improvement using recognised methods such as Six Sigma. It builds practical skills to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver measurable performance improvements across the business.

Module 1 Self-awareness and development

Module 2 Compliance and health and safety

Module 3 Project Management

Module 4 Managing Change

Module 5 Problem Solving and Decision Making

Module 6 Principles and Methods – Six Sigma

Module 7 Data Mapping and Analysis

Module 8 Statistics and Six Sigma

Module 9 Experimentation and Implementation

Module 10 Sustainability and Control

The candidate completes the modules through online classroom sessions led by their  TRS skills coach. They also undertake skills practice in the workplace.

After completing all the modules, they will be assessed by an independent external organisation.  The assessment includes: 

• Multiple choice examination
• Project report, presentation & questioning
• Professional discussion 

On completion, the candidate will have achieved a level 2 apprenticeship and will receive a certificate.

• Operational excellence: embed best practices and continuous improvement to drive positive change within the business.
• Increased efficiency and retention: resolve issues effectively while improving processes and keeping staff engaged.
• Develop future leaders: upskill staff to create a pipeline of skilled managers and leaders.

• Develop in-demand skills – Learn practical improvement, problem-solving, and Lean/Six Sigma techniques.
• Build confidence – Develop new skills through the apprenticeship and confidently take on projects and challenges.
• Career progression – Progress into specialist improvement, quality, or management roles.
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Large firms(+250 staff members) have 100% of course costs covered by their apprenticeship levy funds.

For small and medium-sized businesses (less than 250 staff members), the government funds 95% of the course, with the employer contributing 5%. Sometimes, the 5% can be covered by through other funding opportunities, which means there are no costs at all.

There is no cost to the candidate who does the course. 

The improvement technician apprenticeship opens doors to a range of roles in organisational improvement and quality. On completion, individuals could progress onto leadership or management apprenticeships, and specialise in fields such as risk assessment, continual improvement, process optimisation, and quality control.

Our enrolment process is straightforward. Once they have the approval of their employer, the participant: 

• completes an online application form 

• undertakes some online assessments 

• attends an onboarding call with the TRS enrolment officer 

After this, training begins. 

To start an apprenticeship, individuals must be 16 or over, living in England, and have the right to work in the UK. They must not be in full-time education when the apprenticeship begins.

Apprentices need to be employed and earning a wage, whether as a new recruit or an existing employee being upskilled. The role they’re in must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship and allow them to develop and practice the required skills.

They cannot be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or DfE-funded programme at the same time.  

15 months