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Creative Design Industries

Improvement Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2026 and July 2027)

Start Date: Between 01/08/2026 and 31/07/2027
Site: Employer Premises

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Course Overview

This apprenticeship standard is designed as a 14 month programme and is for apprentices who wish to gain the skills, knowledge and behavioural competences required to work using improvement techniques.

This qualification is completed in the workplace and learners are required to demonstrate all evidence requirements, learning outcomes and assessment criteria through the production of an evidence-based portfolio.

Evidence will be naturally occurring examples across a range of units selected to allow the learner to demonstrate their competency in completing their regular work-based activities.

Near the end of the Apprenticeship, the Learner will have to pass the End Point Assessment. An external body will assess the learner through a multiple-choice exam, project report and presentation and professional discussion. This will result in a Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Duration: Typically 14 months Delivery method: Blended learning between remote /Workplace Assessor visits and bespoke sessions at Yeovil College.

Work Experience & Industry Placements

N/A

Qualification Gained

Improvement Technician Level 3

After The Course

After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship you may wish to develop your skills and knowledge further on the Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship.

What Will I Learn

This apprenticeship standard is designed as a 14 month programme and is for apprentices who wish to gain the skills, knowledge and behavioural competences required to work in an improvement role.

English And Maths

Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths is required at enrolment and for the End Point Assessment.

Our Lecturers

Your lecturers are specialists in developing your skills in the workplace to progress to your next level.

Teaching Learning and Assessment

Delivered and assessed in the workplace and at Yeovil College.

Tutorials

You will meet with the assessor every 8 weeks to check on progress.

How Will I Be Assessed

You will be assessed against set Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours that have been developed by the industry throughout the programme. Your employer plays a large part in helping and supporting you becoming a competent Improvement Technician.

Your final assessment known as End Point Assessment will take place at the end of your apprenticeship.

Multiple choice exam (up to 40 minutes and face to face), project report and presentation (40 minutes with 35 minutes for questioning), and professional discussion (50 minutes) set in the apprentice’s workplace.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements: Employed within a job role which covers all areas of the qualification.

Four GCSEs 4-9 including Mathematics & English.

Required Experience

No previous experience is needed.

How To Apply

Through the website – Apprenticeship.

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