Lean Practitioner
LeanPractitioner is our next level programme. If your employees are new to Lean, then we advise that your employees complete our Lean Essentials programme first. During our Lean Practitioner programme, we train your people how to lead a team and empower them to apply process improvement techniques in your business.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
LeanPractitioner can be delivered online or in person. It is run over 12 weeks consisting of:
Pre-course orientation,
10 online training sessions each one themed around a process improvement tool,
Each participant is supported by 8 expert 1:1 mentor sessions.
We would require a minimum of 8 people for this programme.
Your commitment is estimated at 8 to 10 hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Lean Practitioner is intended for any improvement leader, managers, supervisors, team leaders and other key staff involved in process improvement. There are no qualification perquisites, however a good knowledge of and access to personal productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is needed to complete the assessed assignments.
As we use video conferencing and online whiteboards, you will need:
For 1080p HD video: an internet speed of at least 3.8Mbps/0.3Mbps (up/down), the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups, and a computer equipped with camera & microphone.
Further information
LeanPractitioner is our next level programme. If your employees are new to Lean, then we advise that your employees complete our Lean Essentials programme first. During our Lean Practitioner programme, we train your people how to lead a team and empower them to apply process improvement techniques in your business.
As well as the training, participants take part in our own experiential simulation game and we assign an expert Lean Mentor on a one-to-one basis to enable your people to implement the practical application of Lean tools to your own business. LeanPractitioner is equivalent to certification in a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Our mentors advise your people on how to overcome the common barriers to implementing the new and improved ways of working. The projects that the participants undertake have a direct business value. We recommend that each participant has a senior sponsor within your organisation. On successful completion of the training, participants are awarded a nationally recognised certificate (QQI Award NFQ Level 5).
What will I learn from this Programme?
Assess an organisation against the 5 principles and 10 wastes
Define project terms of reference
How to run a Kaizen event
The 8-step process improvement methodology
Assess lead times in a business with Value Stream Mapping
The 5S approach to workplace organisation
Control of material or information with Kanban
Reduce changeover or critical time windows with SMED
Define standard practice with Standard Work
Ensure better efficiency with Asset Care programme
LeanPractitioner is equivalent to certification in a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and successful participants receive a Lean Manufacturing Tools QQI Award NFQ Level 5.
Mentor Session 1 : Course Preparation and Project Selection
Lesson 1: The 5 Principles of Lean – Defining Customer Value, The 10 Wastes
Lesson 2: Business Simulation – Project Charter & Supporting Data
Lesson 3: Business Simulation – Kaizen
Mentor Session 2: Project Charter & Supporting Data
Lesson 4: Business Simulation – 8-Step Problem-Solving
Mentor Session 3: Kaizen & Countermeasures
Lesson 5: Business Simulation – Value Stream Mapping
Mentor Session 4: Value Stream Mapping
Lesson 6: 5S Workplace Organisation & Kanban
Mentor Session 5: 5S & Kanban
Lesson 7: SMED
Lesson 8: Standard Work
Lesson 9: Asset Care
Mentor Session 6: SMED & Asset Care
Mentor Session 7: Project Evaluation & Standardisation
Mentor Session 8: Project Evaluation & Standardisation
Lesson 10: Final Project Presentations
Credit is quantified in multiples of 5 FET credits (up to 50 hours of learner effort). Learner effort is based on the time taken by typical learners at the level of the award to achieve the learning outcomes for the award. It includes all learning time involved including: guided learning hours, self-directed learning and assessment.
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