Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Level 2
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The Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship has been developed to support learners in a manufacturing role and provides a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours. Your core responsibility is 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 and procedures.
Typical duration to gateway: 12months
To achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative L2 Apprenticeship Standard each learner must:
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Achieve the EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills), (mandatory).
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Have regular 1-to-1s with their line manager. Work closely with their Assessor/Tutor who will provide guidance and support in meeting the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out by the standard.
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Complete a minimum of 20% off-the-job training hours (OTJ).
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Hold, or achieve with AGL Training, a Level 1 and attempt L2 in English and mathematics before sitting their End Point Assessment.
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Pass End Point Assessment.
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills)
The qualification is a combined knowledge and competency qualification. It is assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence.
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EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills)
The qualification is a combined knowledge and competence qualification. It is assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence.
The course consists of:
5 Mandatory Units
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Health and Safety
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Communicating and Working Effectively
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Working Relationships and Individual Rights and Responsibilities
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Application of Workplace Organisation
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Work-Related Problem-Solving Techniques
Optional Units Group A
(at least 2 units to be completed)
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Preparing for Manufacturing Operations
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Concluding Manufacturing Operations
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Controlling Manufacturing Operations
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Optional Units Group B
(at least 1 unit to be completed)
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Producing Products by Assembly Operations
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Transferring Materials for Manufacturing Operations
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Receiving and Checking Incoming Materials for Manufacturing Operations
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Producing Products by Processing
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Finishing Products
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Analysing the Results of Inspection and Confirming Quality of Production
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Carrying out Inspection and Testing Activities
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Recording and Reporting Inspection and Test Results
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End Point Assessment (EPA)
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End Point Assessment is carried out by an external organisation (EPAO) and is made up of the following:
1.Observation and Q&As - 120minute observation of the production cycle, Q&As to confirm KSBs after the observation.
2.Professional Discussion - 40minute professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
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Apprentices’ 1st attempt at EPA are covered by the course funding, however, in the event of an Apprentice failing, their EPA re-sit / re-take costs will fall to the employer.