Apprenticeship ยท Level 9 ยท Engineering

Lean Sigma Manager

This programme is for people already working or qualified in the area, not usually school leavers.

A two-year master's apprenticeship in improving how organisations work. It suits experienced people who enjoy coaching others and finding better ways to do things.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long
2 years
Award
NFQ Level 9 MSc in Strategic Quality Management - Lean Sigma Systems
Where you train
  • Higher education institution (programme managed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence, Limerick)
Pay
You earn a salary from your employer while training on and off the job. The rate is agreed with your employer.
Costs
You pay a student contribution to the higher education institution over the two years.

Entry requirements

  • You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
  • Aimed at people with a degree or lots of industry experience
  • Full eligibility criteria are in the Lean Sigma Manager brochure

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Search the Apprenticeship Jobs page or contact the Irish Centre for Business Excellence.

Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Planning and running Lean and Six Sigma projects
  • Improving process efficiency
  • Introducing new methods and technologies
  • Leading teams through process improvement
  • Mentoring others in quality problem solving

Where it can lead

  • Lean sigma manager in manufacturing, process and service industries

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Engineering, Business

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

Other Engineering apprenticeships

Tertiary degrees in Engineering and Engineering Trades

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Information from apprenticeship.ie, checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.